Brand Name Justification - MAHG23-1025_Repair Holbrook HVAC B7320.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document).

The contracting activity is the 81st Contracting Squadron at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, under the Air Education & Training Command. The acquisition concerns Project MAHG231025, which involves repair and replacement of HVAC systems at Holbrook Manor at Keesler AFB. The contractor must furnish all equipment, labor, supervision, and materials necessary to provide and replace AHU's and VAV's at Holbrook Manor. The work shall be performed in accordance with the statement of work and is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract, including a brand name controls and monitoring system to be managed by EMCS. The acquisition value is $10M or less. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition, establishing that only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The rationale explains that Metasys and Desigo Building Management Systems are currently used by EMCS at Keesler to monitor and control HVAC systems, and the new system must integrate with these existing systems to meet government cybersecurity requirements. Both systems have authority to operate and switching to alternatives would require additional time and lead to unnecessary delays. The contracting officer is responsible for determining fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4. The justification was signed by Contracting Officer Matthew R. Rowe and Technical and Requirements Personnel Christina Castleberry on March 12, 2026.