Brand Name Justification.pdf

DEPARTMENTS OF THE ARMY AND AIR FORCE

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

U.S.PROPERTY AND FISCAL OFFICER FOR LOUISIANA

494 3RD Street, CAMP BEAUREGARD

PINEVILLE, LA 71360-3737

“The Louisiana National Guard - An Army Community of Excellence”

NGLA-JRM-P 24 July 2019

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Justification and Approval for Brand Name

1. IAW with FAR 6.302-1 (c) this justification for brand name requirements. FAR 6.302-1(c) States: "An acquisition that uses a brand name description or other purchase description to specify a particular brand name, product, or feature of a product, peculiar to one manufacturer does not provide for full and open competition regardless of the number of sources solicited."

2. The following is a justification for the purchase of PCOM XL w/49 foot mast..

3. Louisiana Army National Guard (LANG) JFHQ TDA specifically authorizes the PCOM XL as part of our unit support package. Currently LANG has two PCOM Mini units on hand and have contractual agreements for service and support for these units. Having one brand of equipment in this particular area will greatly reduce cost of having spare parts on hand and also save money for service and warranty work.

The manufacturer also has local shop to perform warranty work and offer support. Having a suitable substitute creates additional expenses in support and parts.

4. The undersigned has concluded that the Louisiana National Guard’s JFHQ unit’s minimum essential needs can only be met by purchasing the actual PCOM XL w/49 foot mast.

Stephen W. Cockerham

SFC, LAARNG

Tactical Communications Lead