Attachment 3 - Brand Name Justificaiton - FA460825QC015.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for the purchase of one AERCO BMK 1500 GWBF-USA-9RB Benchmark 1500 Boiler for Fire Station One at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. The requirement is being handled by the 2d Contracting Squadron/PKP at Barksdale AFB.

The boiler must have computer operated air/fuel ratio adjustment, 439 stainless steel fire tube heat exchanger, and operate at a minimum 94.6% efficiency rate per ASME Energy Star Rating. The justification explains that AERCO's proprietary AERtrim technology has been standardized across the base for reducing maintenance through auto air-trim features that maintain proper air/fuel ratios in Louisiana's humid subtropical climate. While AERCO is identified as a large business with eight regional vendors capable of competition, they are the sole manufacturer of this specific technology. The Contracting Officer determined on February 27, 2025 that only a single source is reasonably available for this acquisition.