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This is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex at Tinker Air Force Base, dated August 18, 2026.

The 76th Maintenance Squadron is requesting authorization to procure the Starline Electrical Busway System, specifically Starline T5 series bus sections, joint kits, and specialized drop cords to expand the capacity of the SA146 Lab. The justification emphasizes that electrical busways lack cross-brand compatibility; components from alternative manufacturers cannot physically interface with or safely draw power from the existing Starline track system. Introducing an alternative brand would require complete redesign and replacement of existing infrastructure, resulting in substantial duplicated costs that would not be recoverable through competition. The Air Force has determined that the circumstances of this contract action warrant a specific brand name requirement in accordance with FAR 13.

Market research confirms adequate commercial competition exists through multiple viable sources, including identification of qualified vendors through the System for Award Management (SAM) database searches, GSA eBuy inquiries (159 vendors yielding five responses and one formal quote), and targeted engagement with regional Starline distributors BetterPower, Inc., Burhani Enterprise, and City Electric Supply Company. The competitive analysis successfully established a competitive environment with multiple capable industry partners capable of supplying the Starline Electrical Busway system to support the 76 MXSG mission.