Attch 03 - Brand Name Justtification JETS Toolboxes_Redacted.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition by the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The contracting activity is 628 CONS/PKA for the "437 AMXS JETS Toolbox Replacement" project, with redacted purchase request number and estimated contract cost.

The requirement is to provide 8 Snap-on JETS Daily Box Kits (DBK) and 16 JETS Daily APEX Cases to replace existing Snap-on toolbox kits. Snap-on provides a lifetime warranty program to replace broken tools, though this warranty does not cover lost or missing tools. The justification for single source procurement is based on DAFI 21-101, section 8.3.4, which requires DBK contents to be standardized within squadrons with similar missions. The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron currently uses Snap-on toolkits, and transitioning to a new brand would require a complete inventory overhaul to comply with DAFI equipment standardization policy. The contracting officer determined on August 6, 2025, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available for this contract action. Competition is allowed via Snap-On distributors for this brand name request to match existing tool kits.