Brand Name Justification Letter - Universal Weapon Racks.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

11 August 2026

MEMORANDUM FOR 82 CONS

FROM: 82 SFS/CC

SUBJECT: Brand Name Requirements Justification

1. Description of the Supplies/Services: The 82d Security Forces Squadron is acquiring Universal Weapon Racks (UWR). The UWR brand is required as these products will be add-ons to the existing squadron's UWR lockers located in the armory. A different brand may not be compatible with the existing lockers in the armory.

2. Efforts to Obtain Competition: The 82d Security Forces Squadron currently utilizes UWR lockers in the Armory and requires compatible add-on components to meet current weapon storage needs. To ensure maximum competition, this requirement will be solicited as a brand-name requirement on the open market, allowing all authorized UWR distributors the opportunity to submit a proposal. This approach satisfies the Government’s need for specific, compatible equipment while promoting competition amongst vendors of the brand name product.

3. Market Research: Market research indicates that while UWR is a brand name product manufactured exclusively by Spacesaver Corporation, it is available through a network of authorized distributors. After evaluating the requirement to ensure exact physical compatibility with existing lockers, it is determined that standardizing with the UWR brand is essential. While alternative sources can compete on price, delivery terms, and shipping schedules on the open market, standardizing this brand-name requirement does not restrict competition to a single source, but rather fosters a robust competitive environment among qualified distributors.

4. Other Factors: NA.

5. A Statement of the Actions, If Any, The Agency May Take To Remove Or Overcome Any Barriers To Competition Before Making Subsequent Acquisitions For The Supplies Or Services Required: For future requirements, the 82d Security Forces Squadron will continue to monitor the market for any newly developed storage systems that offer identical modular compatibility with existing inventory. However, research resulted in multiple vendors of UWR systems we require for this add-on integration. To promote competition for subsequent acquisitions of these components, we will continuously assess and verify if additional authorized resellers, third-party distributors, or alternative GSA schedule holders enter the market to ensure the Government can always solicit multiple competitive quotes.

6. For any question regarding the Brand Name Requirements Justification please contact the POC Mr. Joel Quintanilla at Comm: 940-676-3339 or via email at joel.quintanilla.3@us.af.mil.

TERRY L. ARD, GS-12, DAF

Deputy Director, 82d Security Forces Squadron

1st Ind, 82 CONS/PKAA

The above justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

KIMBERLY L. RICO, GS-12, DAF

Contracting Officer, 82d Contracting Squadron

2d Ind, 82 CONS/PKAA

Approved/Disapproved

KYLE J. CONTRERAS, GS-13, DAF

Section Chief, 82d Contracting Squadron