Brand Name or Equal-I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification (FAR 6)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole-source contract award by the National Guard Bureau for Fire Fighting Safety Equipment. The contracting officer is LTC Kevin J. Esber, and the document is dated February 26, 2026. The justification supports awarding a new firm fixed-price contract under 10 U.S.C. § 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.

The requirement involves eight specific line items of firefighting equipment totaling a redacted estimated price, including custom turnout coats and pants (Fire-Dex brand with specific technical specifications), medium-honeywell Pro Nighthawk respirators, large-regular fire armor gauntlet gloves, structural firefighting hoods, and retractable face shield helmets. The justification explains that brand names are specified only to describe required standards of quality and performance, and that offerors may propose equal products meeting or exceeding salient characteristics. The document indicates the requirement has not been previously procured. Market research confirms the listed brand names meet NFPA, OSHA, DoD, and Army requirements, with small businesses identified as potential interested sources. The justification will be posted with the solicitation on SAM.gov as a Brand Name or Equal Request for Quotes.