Attachment L - JA ML-26-01 P222 MQ25 Hangar Brand Name or Equal Finishes_Reda.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for the use of brand name or equal references in construction solicitations where generic descriptions would be inadequate to communicate specific interior color and finish requirements.

The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Mid-Atlantic (NAVFAC ML) in Norfolk, Virginia seeks approval to use brand name specifications in solicitation N4008525R2639 for Design Bid Build (DBB) P-222 MQ-25 Aircraft Laydown Facilities at Naval Station Norfolk. The project involves renovating an updated hangar and training facility for MQ-25 unmanned aircraft, including interior renovations of the existing hangar facility (LP-48) and construction of an adjacent new building (LP-48A). The work is required to be completed within 1,017 days after award. The justification authorizes the use of brand names and proprietary descriptions from specific manufacturers for paint colors and interior finishes as necessary to effectively communicate the desired aesthetic appearance and ensure visual integrity of the building's interior. Attachment 1 provides a comprehensive schedule of specified finishes including manufacturers such as Armstrong, Sherwin Williams, Crossville, Interface, and others, with specific product lines, colors, and descriptions for acoustic ceiling tiles, carpet, ceramic tiles, flooring materials, metal trim, paint, wall coverings, and other interior elements. The government affirms that this specification method does not restrict competition and that equivalent products from other manufacturers meeting the same performance requirements may be substituted. Full and open competition will be solicited for this acquisition in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 5 requirements, with the Notice of Intent published on SAM.gov on April 7, 2025.