Brand Name or Equal Justification.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a non-competitive acquisition by the 823rd Red Horse Squadron through 366 CONS/PKA. The acquisition is for multi-craft construction materials required to meet the Statement of Work for constructing an insulated concrete form (ICF) shower, shave, and latrine (SSL) facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The project requires hundreds of line items spanning plumbing, HVAC, electrical, structural, and other materials. The estimated contract cost falls between $750,000 and $15 million, with coordination dated 27 February 2026 and approval dated 2 March 2026. The J&A type is classified as Individual, and the procurement is considered Operational in nature with Purchase Request Number F2FT146030A001.

The contracting officer justified the use of "Other Than Full and Open Competition" authority under IAW DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2), citing the unique nature of each item required and the difficulty of specifying technical requirements without using brand names or "or equal" language that would restrict competition while ensuring the customer receives exactly what they need. The J&A notes that similar items were previously awarded at 366 CONS under contract FA489725P0053, which received over 25 quotes during the solicitation phase. A combined synopsis/solicitation will be published on SAM.gov. The contracting officer determined anticipated costs will be fair and reasonable based on previous successful competitive buys at comparable pricing levels, and market research indicates a large vendor pool is available to supply the required items.