Brand Name Justification-Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive procurement by the U.S. Army Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The procurement is for a Universal Calibrating Machine (UCM-100k STD(A)) from Morehouse Instrument Company, along with multiple associated components and accessories. The total acquisition includes 11 line items such as tension members, adapters, compression blocks, and an automation control unit, with a planned delivery to Enterprise Support Division (ESD) at Redstone Arsenal.

The procurement is planned for FY 2025 using OMA Funds, with a brand-name justification under FAR 6.302-1(c)(1). The government conducted market research from 29 May 2025 through 16 May 2025, seeking potential alternative sources, but Morehouse remains the only identified vendor capable of providing the required hydraulic force calibration system. The equipment will calibrate weight scales, load cells, and dynamometers with capacities up to 100,000 lbs, ensuring precision across various instrument types. The document indicates the procurement is subject to available funds and will require specific vendor capabilities, including compression and tension area openings of defined minimum and maximum dimensions.