CTK Trailer Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI form), dated May 2026, supporting a brand-name acquisition for Champion Tool Storage trailers.

The 28th Contracting Squadron at Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is justifying a non-competitive award to Champion Tool Storage for the procurement of 16 trailers in support of the Ellsworth AFB B-21 Program. The requirement is for Champion Tool Storage trailers with associated salient characteristics, with an estimated value under $10 million. The primary justification for this brand-name acquisition is standardization, as mandated by DAFI 21-101 (Aircraft and Equipment Maintenance Management) and AFMAN 21-206, which require Composite Tool Kit (CTK) contents to be standardized across squadrons with similar missions for interoperability of load crews. The incumbent contract (FA469025P0037) generated multiple quotes from the previous solicitation. The acquisition will be solicited through SAM.gov as a 100% small business set-aside to maximize competition and price reasonableness. Fair and reasonable costs have been determined based on recent and relevant pricing data and competitive posting on SAM.gov. The government will continue monitoring market availability and future requirements to maximize competition and price reasonableness. The Contracting Officer is Connor C. Thompson, SSgt, USAF, with technical and requirements personnel certification from Tyler D. Bradley Waine, MSgt, USAF, dated August 24, 2026.