C26-049 Ingersol Rand Compressor Parts -Brand Name Justification(1)_Redacted.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force Sustainment Center (AFMC) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, dated 06 May 2026.

The memorandum justifies the requirement to procure specific Ingersoll Rand replacement compressor parts for the continuous operation of an Ingersoll Rand compressor (model OC11473). The acquisition seeks ten component parts with various part numbers, including pistons, collars, rings, rods, nuts, washers, and gaskets in specified quantities. The justification establishes that these components are internal mechanical parts operating under high pressure and strict tolerances that require exact form, fit, and function specifications. The memorandum argues that only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Ingersoll Rand parts can guarantee safe integration and operation, as non-OEM alternatives would require extensive and cost-prohibitive engineering analysis, reverse-engineering, and physical testing to ensure compatibility and safety. Market research was conducted through the Dynamic Small Business Search (DSBS) database, System for Award Management (SAM), and a Request for Information (RFI) sent to 181 vendors through the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS), yielding only three responses indicating limited supplier availability. The contracting officer determined under FAR 13.106(b)(1) that specific brand name procurement is required, and requests for further information should be directed to Mark Todd at OC-ALC/OBCA, 405.739.8311.