BNJ - NiftyLift SD64 Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction, dated June 16, 2022, supporting a brand-name procurement by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/PZIB) at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts.

The justification authorizes a new firm fixed-price contract to procure a NiftyLift SD64 4x4x4 Diesel Self-Drive Work Platform and associated accessories for the New Boston Space Force Station (NBSFS). The acquisition is classified as an Individual determination under the Operational program type. The contracting office determined that the brand-name restriction applies under FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i). The justification establishes that standardizing on the NiftyLift brand is necessary to maintain seamless interoperability with the existing fleet of articulating boom lift equipment currently in use at NBSFS, eliminate redundant inventory, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure personnel safety. The document emphasizes that NBSFS personnel are already trained and proficient on this specific brand and model, making immediate integration into existing operational infrastructure feasible without requiring additional installation services or training. The Contracting Officer conducted market research through GSA Advantage, GSA eBuy, and SAM.gov to establish that anticipated costs are fair and reasonable, with formal price analysis to be conducted prior to award in accordance with RFO 15.103-2. The Defense Force Director approved the justification on April 1, 2026, and the Contracting Officer signed on May 29, 2026.