Brand Name Justification.pdf
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- Plasma Dust Collector Federal contract opportunity
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- FA812625Q0010
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This is a Brand Name Justification document from the Department of the Air Force Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, dated October 1, 2024, requesting approval to purchase a BlueSky Gladiator 210 Dust Collector by brand name.
The justification stems from a 2019 OSHA violation regarding unsafe working conditions in the plasma shop. BlueSky Global is identified as the only brand offering a self-contained plasma dust collector and filtration unit with "SmartBox" technology, which features vertically aligned filters over a dust catch basin capable of holding 5-55 gallon drums of waste. Market research was conducted through DSBS and SAM databases using NAICS Code 333413, including review of 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB companies. An RFI (#1728049) was posted to GSA EBuy, resulting in one open market ROM and one capability statement. The contracting officer determined under FAR 13.106(b)(1) that the specific brand name requirement is justified due to the unique self-contained design that reduces risk of personnel exposure and accidental environmental release of hazardous materials.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q and A Plasma Dust Collector.pdf | ||
| FA8126-25-Q-0010.pdf | ||
| Item Description.pdf | ||
| Statement of Work.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE SUSTAINMENT CENTER (AFMC)
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA
01 October 2024
TO: AFSC/PZIM
FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 MXSG/MXDEU
SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for BlueSky Gladiator 210 Dust Collector
1. After an OSHA violation in 2019 for “unsafe or unhealthful working conditions in 2019, the plasma shop needs a self-contained plasma dust collector and filtration unit all in one that reduces risk for personnel exposure and accidental environmental release of hazardous materials.
2. BlueSky Global is the only brand offering a self-contained plasma dust collector and filtration unit. The BlueSky Gladiator 210 which includes "SmartBox" technology. SmartBox is an integrated system with vertically aligned filters oriented over a dust catch basin that can hold the equivalent of 5-55gal drums of waste. SmartBox allows for filters and dust catch basin to be changed out as a single, sealed unit to enable facile filter changes and powder recovery that does not require extensive PPE, tenting to remove filters and time. Such systems should minimize escapes and accidental releases during normal operation and filter and dust collector change out over legacy dust filtration and collection systems.
3. Therefore, since BlueSky Global is the only brand that can satisfy the Government’s requirement for a self-contained plasma dust collector, it is requested that this brand be purchased.
4. Market research was performed reviewing Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) and System for Award Management (SAM) databases using North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (333413) looking for companies that could provide BlueSky Dust Collector. A review of small businesses to include 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business, and Women Owned Small Business was conducted in search of a company that could provide BlueSky Dust Collector.
RFI#1728049 was posted to GSA EBuy with one (1) open market ROM, and one (1) capability statement received. The information provided is based on those received and the ROM that came with the package from the customer.
5. For further information or clarification please contact Summer Smith, 405-622-7257, summer.smith.2@us.af.mil
6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem a specific brand name to be required.
PZIM Contracting Officer Name Summer Smith
AFSC/PZIM OC-ALC/OBCA
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