Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document for a simplified acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1). The 75th Air Base Wing at Hill Air Force Base in Utah is procuring comprehensive portable sanitation services for the 2026 Warriors Over the Wasatch Airshow, scheduled for June 26-28, 2026. The contractor will supply, deliver, install, and maintain standard ADA-compliant portable toilets, hand-wash stations, 250-gallon holding tanks, and potentially baby-changing stations throughout the event. Services include initial placement per government specifications, daily maintenance such as pumping and waste removal, cleaning and restocking, and on-call emergency services. The performance period begins with delivery and staging 1-2 days prior to the event, continues throughout the two-day airshow, and concludes with complete removal of all units and waste within 24 hours of the event's end. All waste disposal must comply with federal, state, and local regulations, and all personnel must meet base access and security requirements.

The contracting officer has justified award to Honey Bucket as the sole-source contractor based on market research demonstrating that while several small portable sanitation vendors exist, none possess the equipment volume, logistical capacity, or proven performance record required for an event of this scale and prestige. Honey Bucket has consistently delivered superior equipment quality, high cleanliness standards, and reliable servicing for high-volume public events, whereas other vendors have exhibited deficiencies including late deliveries, equipment failures, and inadequate servicing that compromised public health and attendee experience. The government is pursuing this as a small business set-aside with Honey Bucket as a designated subcontractor to balance small business participation with critical mission requirements. To preclude future brand-name awards, the government plans expanded market research, vendor engagement, performance documentation, and industry communication regarding standards to develop a broader pool of qualified sources.