Attachment 7 - Brand Name or Equal JA (Redacted).pdf

This Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document details a carpet replacement project for the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building 34 at Francis E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. The contract, issued by the 90th Contracting Squadron, seeks to purchase and install carpet tiles, composite carpet planks, and vinyl wall base, including demolition and disposal of existing flooring. The specified required brands include Mohawk New Basics III Tiles, Kinetex Major Metro Planks, and Tarkett Johnsonite wall bases, with stringent industry standards for durability, stain resistance, and fire safety.

Market research was conducted through AbilityOne, UNICOR, and the Small Business Administration, which revealed limited competition. The sources sought notice posted on SAM (System for Award Management) on 25 February 2025 generated only five vendor responses within the NAICS 238330 Flooring Contractors classification. The estimated contract cost was redacted, with a standard size of $19.0M. The contracting officer determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that only a single source is reasonably available, and the document was signed on 28 March 2025.