Brand Name Justification.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

OKLAHOMA CITY AIR LOGISTICS COMPLEX

(AFMC) TINKER AIR FORCE BASE

OKLAHOMA

16 January 2020

TO: AFSC/PZIM

FROM: OC-ALC/OBCA for 76 CMXG

SUBJECT: Brand Name Justification for C20-015 AkzoNobel Black and White Epoxy IDIQ

1. 552nd CMMXS/MXDPAC request the procurement of base plus 3 ordering period for Akzonobel Black and White Epoxy IDIQ.

2. The Black and White Epoxy paints are used in the production of all Constant Speed Drives. Per T.O. the “brand name” AkzoNobel paints are required, 9H6-1-113, Pg.2-1, section 2.2.

3. Tinker Air Force Base requires AkzoNobel Black and White Epoxy paint to be utilized as a protective coating for all CSD’s. The painting material listed in the Technical Orders are required for all Constant Speed Drives.

4. Market research was performed reviewing previous Contract #FA8125-17-D004 and contacting the Original Manufacturer and authorized distributors. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code (325510) was used for this Supply (FSC 8010). In review there are four sources that can provide this commodity for this acquisition.

5. For further information or clarification please contact Michelle Timberlake / OC-ALC/OBCA, 582-5423.

6. I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13, that the circumstances of this contract action deem a specific brand name to be required.

Michelle Timberlake Rohit Mathew

Contracting Officer

AFSC/PZIMA

OC-ALC/OBCA