Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a justification for limiting competition at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold for a federal procurement action.

The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Tobyhanna Division, is procuring two Ingersoll Rand air compressors from Ingersoll Rand (52 Highland Ave., Suite F, Bethlehem PA, 18017) under a firm fixed-price contract. The requirement consists of one Breathable Air Compressor (Oil-Free Rotary Screw model IRN60H-OF) and one Tool Air Compressor (Oil-Flooded Rotary Screw model SSR-EPE200-2S) with a required delivery date of May 29, 2026. The procurement is authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) based on brand name justification, as the purchase does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The justification cites that Tobyhanna Army Depot currently operates two IRN60HP-OF and three SSR-EPE200-2S compressors that produce breathable air across five buildings. The existing compressors serve critical infrastructure, and replacement with alternative brands would necessitate costly modifications to air lines, electrical conduits, and ductwork across all five buildings, creating unacceptable delays and production stoppages. The same-brand requirement ensures 100% compatibility, minimizes costs, and reduces safety risks to employees. The justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on May 5, 2026, and will be posted with the solicitation as required for brand name restrictions exceeding $25,000.