Brand Name Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition.pdf

This Brand Name Justification document supports a sole source award for the solicitation seeking Corn Starch Blast Media under the Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard. The justification cites the unique performance characteristics of the incumbent's corn starch product as meeting requirements that cannot be satisfied by alternative blast media, including appropriate particle size distribution, low moisture content, and consistent blast performance. A market survey found no other manufacturers producing a comparable corn starch blast media. The period of performance is one base year with four option years.