BNJ_JA_FY26 Lease Space Furniture_Final_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document from the Department of the Air Force, dated March 2026 and signed by Contracting Officer Brandon M. Katka.

The 375th Contracting Squadron (375 CONS) seeks to procure brand-name JSI office furniture through a firm-fixed-price purchase order via SAM.gov for the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). The requirement covers purchase, delivery, and installation of JSI furniture at a leased facility located at 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri, to equip an alternate command location for the USTRANSCOM Commander and support staff. The scope includes desks, conference tables, troughs, chairs, bridge components, lateral files, overheads, and tack boards matching existing JSI furniture at the facility. The delivery date is 90 days from award, and certified funds were received on 12 February 2026. The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (only one responsible source) because the existing facility is already furnished with JSI products, and only JSI or certified resellers can provide matching equipment to maintain visual and dimensional uniformity, operational readiness, cost efficiency, and continuity of operations for this command-level environment.

Market research confirmed that while JSI manufacturing is the sole source, adequate competition exists among resellers. A Sources Sought notice published on SAM.gov from 18 February 2026 through 24 February 2026 identified three small businesses capable of providing and installing the brand-name JSI furniture. The contracting officer anticipates that competition among these resellers will ensure fair and reasonable pricing. The justification notes that future acquisitions may explore alternative manufacturers if a complete furniture refresh occurs, mitigating long-term vendor lock-in concerns.