Brand Name Justification - Redacted.pdf

This is a Contracting Officer's Justification and Approval of Noncompetitive Procurement (CUI document) issued by the 354th Contracting Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, dated June 23, 2026.

The 354th Contracting Squadron seeks to acquire one (1) Hibon 18-inch HG Positive Displacement Blower (Part Number/Stock# VC613-0159) as an OEM replacement part for a VAC-CON tank truck (Asset 10D00110). The acquisition will be conducted under RFQ Part 12 using commercial acquisition procedures, with competition sought among authorized VAC-CON distributors. The estimated total acquisition value is redacted but includes freight costs. The required blower is engineered to meet the existing vehicle's mounting configuration, mechanical interfaces, and operational performance requirements. The Contracting Officer determined that using a non-OEM or aftermarket component would require significant modifications, introduce compatibility and reliability risks, and adversely affect safe and effective vehicle operation. Market research confirmed the Hibon 18-inch HG Positive Displacement Blower is manufactured specifically for VAC-CON equipment and is available only as an OEM replacement part through VAC-CON or its authorized distributors. No alternative manufacturers or aftermarket products capable of meeting the Government's minimum requirements for compatibility, fit, form, and function were identified. The Government will maximize competition by soliciting all known authorized VAC-CON distributors capable of providing the required OEM replacement part, with market research to continue for future acquisitions to identify any additional authorized distributors or equivalent commercial solutions.