Attachment 4 Rubber Removal Chemical Brand Name Justification 28 Jul 25 - Print.pdf

Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items

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NOTE: If a Justification was approved for the preceding acquisition, a copy of the approved Justification for the predecessor action must be included in the staff package for approval of the instant Justification. This applies to Justification staff packages that are submitted for review and approval at a level above the contracting officer. The predecessor Justification will be used as a reference document by the approving official.

Is this a new or amended J&A Document? New Amended ( Prior to Award Only! )

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Funding level for this acquisition: >SAT and < $700K > $700K and < $13.5M

Contracting Activity: 97 CONF/PKA

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Program / Project (and PE, if applicable): Rubber Removal on Airfield at Altus AFB

Program Type (PEO or Other Contracting): Other Contracting

Authority: AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

AFFARS 5313.501 - 10 U.S.C. 2304a, Special Emergency Procurement Authority (41 U.S.C. 1903)

Estimated Contract Cost (including options): $ Justification Type: Class Individual

COORDINATION (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

Date

30 Jul 2025

Contracting Officer Kelsey Brightbill

97 CONF 580-481-5837

Signature

APPROVAL (AFFARS 5306.304(a) )

NOTE: A signature block will appear here based on the funding level selected above.

BRIGHTBILL.KELSEY.LY

NN.1156243694

Digitally signed by

BRIGHTBILL.KELSEY.LYNN.1156243

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I. Contracting Activity.

97 CONF/PKA - commodity purchase.

II. Nature and/or description of the action being processed.

BRAND NAME REQUEST - Purchase of Avion 50 chemical (NSN: 6850-01-505-3106) to perform rubber removal from the airfield runways. Rubber removal is required to ensure safe take off and landing of million dollar aircraft.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

Avion 50 is currently the only approved chemical for rubber removal for airfield use by the Altus AFB Environmental section. It is non-corrosive and non-destructive to the concrete and will not damage joint seals or airfield markings. It can be used with our own equipment with little to no training.

IV. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

AFFARS 5313.501- 10 U.S.C. 2302b, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901)

V. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or nature of the acquisition requires the use of the authority cited above (applicability of authority).

Avion 50 is a propietary chemical that is an approved for runway rubber removal. The chemical does not contain any hazardous or cancer causing agents. This chemical is effective without the use of 2-Butoxy Ethanol. It also does not require additional manpower or water to apply, thereby reducing overhead costs. Avion can be purchased through various vendors.

VI. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable.

Internet research was conducted to find companies with similar products. Only Avion 50 is approved for use by the Air Force and our local Environmental Flight as environmentally friendly.

VII. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer will perform a reasonable price determination.

VIII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Internet research was conducted to find another vendor of Avion 50. This chemical is available from other vendor sources. In the future, more market research will be conducted to find additional vendors. At this time, a sources sought has been published requesting information from interested parties who can provide a similar rubber removal chemical.

IX. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

At this time, Avion 50 is the only approved chemical for rubber removal on the airfield by the Altus AFB Environmental section. Avion 50 is available from multiple vendors, therefore, this justification is approved as a Brand Name requirement.

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X. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

XI. 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.

A "Sources Sought" has been published to gauge interest on any companies that are wanting to seek approval for their rubber removal chemical use on Altus AFB. The notice requests information needed for that approval. Future requirements will be reviewed against the current approval listing and a determination will be made.

XII. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I have determined this document to be both accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XIII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my responsibility, is both accurate and complete.