Brand Name Justification Letter Egress CTK_CCsigned.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification Letter for replacing nine composite tool kits and tools with lifetime warranties for the Aircrew Egress Systems Apprentice Course at Sheppard AFB. The letter states that the current tools are worn and of poor quality, and that Snap-On tools were determined to be the only brand that meets the required standards of quality, durability, and customer support based on market research. The letter also notes that the quality laser etching and shadowed foam will ensure compliance with Sheppard AFB Instruction 21-208.
The related federal contract opportunity is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to provide 9 Blue Modular Drawer Cabinet Workcenters, 4 Dog Box wheeled toolboxes with foam cutouts, etching and tools for the 361st Training Squadron at Sheppard AFB. This is a brand name only solicitation set aside for small businesses with NAICS code 332216 and a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation will close on September 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST, and all quotes must be valid for 90 days from the close date.
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| Clauses and Provisions Set.pdf | ||
| Master inventory listing for Egress CTKs.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Statement of Objectives Egress V2.pdf |
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND
14 August 2024
MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS/PKA
FROM: 361 TRS/CC
SUBJECT: Brand Name Requirements Justification
1. Description of the Supplies/Services: This request is to replace nine composite tool kits and tools with lifetime warranties for the Aircrew Egress Systems Apprentice Course. The tools currently in use are a mixed variety which are worn and of poor quality.
2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: Grainger, Matco, and Snap-On were contacted. The closest competitor was Matco. Matco tools lacked the ability to prepare spaces within the shadowed foam for
Egress specialty tools, such as go/no-go gauges and weights. Grainger did not provide tool etching.
3. Market Research: Organizations at Dyess AFB, TX; Homestead ARB, FL; and Tyndall AFB, FL were contacted, and they provided feedback that Snap-On tools were their tool of choice due to high reliability, durability, and customer support. To the best of our knowledge, Snap-On is the only known brand name that is available to meet the requirement standards. IAW CFR 8.405-6(a)(1)(B): “Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized.”
4. Other Factors: The quality laser etching and shadowed foam will ensure compliance of Sheppard
AFB Instruction 21-208.
5. A Statement Of The Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any
Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services
Required. Exhaustive online market research was conducted to include suppliers specializing in the tools required to meet the objective.
ALEXANDRA P. GEGEN, Maj, USAF
Commander
1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Contracting Officer
2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKA
Approved/Disapproved
Chief, Base/Specialized Acquisition Team
1400900228C Cross-Out
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