FA301626Q0287 Brand Name Justification Attachment 4.pdf

This is a Determination & Findings document justifying a sole source procurement by the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron at the U.S. Air Force.

The acquisition covers procurement and installation of one SHEETMASTER 100 Roll-Out Shelf Storage System manufactured by Rack Engineering Division for Hangar 5. The requirement includes delivery, professional assembly, and structural anchoring of the heavy-duty rack system to the concrete floor slab. The justification for sole source procurement is based on RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) regarding brand name necessity, as the particular brand and model are essential to the Government's requirements. Market research confirmed that alternative heavy-duty sheet metal storage solutions do not meet the agency's needs due to incompatibility with existing equipment. Hangar 5 currently utilizes an identical SHEETMASTER 100 rack previously installed by ADS Inc., and the specific model is required for standardization and compatibility. Alternative systems lack the exact dimensions, weight capacity of 5,500 lbs per shelf, automatic locking safety mechanisms, and footprint specifications of the current installation. Procuring a different brand would necessitate hangar floor plan redesign, separate maintenance procedures, and additional safety training. The Contracting Officer, Kailah Kraus, approved this determination on September 10, 2026.