Brand_Name_Justification.pdf

Brand Name Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

Section A: General Contract Information

Contracting Activity: 386 ECONS/LGCB UNIT 61404

APO, AE, 09855-1404

Purchase Request/ Identification Number:

F3UUAA7326AW01

Project/Program Name: EASOG 001 1-4 (368 EASOG-SQ Uniforms) Estimated Contract Cost $72,806.38

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Crye Precision Uniforms to include:

CRYE G3 FIELD SHIRT

CRYE G3 FIELD PANT

CRYE G3 COMBAT PANT

CRYE G3 COMBAT SHIRT

AIRFLEX COMBAT KNEE PAD

AIRFLEX COMBAT ELBOW PAD

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source The uniforms requested for purchase is a brand name requirement from Crye Precision. This specific uniform is the uniform of record for the TACP MDS. This uniform requirement derived from the CSAF's TACP Top 5 initiative to outfit the EASOG Battlefield Airmen in a standardized combat proven uniform based on mission requirements. The uniforms were selected as the career-field standard and substitutions are not an option. They will be used in the performance of their deployed duties.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition CRYE Precision uniforms were designated as a career-field standard and no other brand will suffice. This requirement is being posted on FBO in order to obtain competition.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Brand Name Awards Research will be accomplished again in the future for any comparable items that may become available.

Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

Purchase is approved in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), and determined to be fair and reasonable to the Government. Justification is accurate/complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

05JAN18

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer SrA Chris Sooksawat

Signature of Contracting Officer