Brand Name Justification MWD Food Program BPA_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for a simplified acquisition procedure for commercial items issued by the US Air Force, 502D Contracting Squadron/PKBA at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

The Government intends to establish a one-year, firm-fixed-price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) valued at $733,619.00 to support the 341st Training Squadron (TRS) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland with recurring supplies of Purina Pro Plan dog food and Purina Veterinary Diet products for the Military Working Dog (MWD) Program. The acquisition covers 26 different product line items across various formulations (Sport Performance, Classic Pate, wet dog food, puppy food, and therapeutic diets for kidney function, joint mobility, urinary health, and other conditions), with annual quantities ranging from 50 to 3,500 units per item. All products must be delivered within 48 hours of emergency orders and within three months of manufacture date, in full quantities and free from damage or contamination, to support 750 to 1,000 MWDs stationed at the facility. The justification cites mandatory veterinary criteria established by Department of Defense Technical Bulletin Medical 298 and Army Regulation 40-905 that designate Purina Pro Plan as the only authorized standard and therapeutic diet for MWD operations, making substitution with alternative commercial brands medically inappropriate due to risks of gastrointestinal distress, allergic reactions, weight instability, and potential removal of dogs from operational status. Market research confirmed multiple distributors can supply the authorized Purina products, ensuring competition at the distributor level while maintaining the required brand limitation. The document also notes that attempted alternatives through Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and GSA schedules proved unviable due to delivery delays, poor product conditions, and incomplete product listings. The contracting activity is 502D Contracting Squadron, and the justification was signed by Contracting Officer Belinda B. Tindal on 28 January 2026.