Brand Name Requirement_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a single-source contract determination issued by the National Guard Bureau on September 23, 2025.

The National Guard Bureau seeks to procure a Lift Station Repair for the 180th Fighter Wing facility located in Swanton, Ohio. The requirement entails replacement of one submersible pump and one soft starter at the main lift station (ID: #3). The scope of work includes safe removal and environmentally compliant disposal of existing failed components, installation of a new Gorman-Rupp SF Series submersible pump (Model SFV4D), and installation of a fully compatible, like-for-like Allen-Bradley SMC Flex Soft Starter to replace the existing model. The contract action also encompasses all necessary NEC-compliant electrical wiring, system start-up, and operational testing to verify proper pump cycling and alternation. The contracting authority cited is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), permitting solicitation from a single source. The justification identifies unique qualifications and interoperability requirements as the primary rationale for the brand-name restriction. The specified pump must be identical to the remaining operational pump in the wet well to ensure system balance and proper alternation sequencing. The Allen-Bradley SMC Flex Soft Starter is required for 100% compatibility with the existing control panel logic and wiring. The document notes that introducing alternative manufacturers would disrupt the automated cycling sequence and fail to communicate properly with existing control infrastructure. The posting requirement includes publication on SAM.gov with a 15-day solicitation period. This justification reflects a mission-critical infrastructure repair with technical and operational constraints that preclude full and open competition.