Attachment 3 - Brand Name J and A.pdf

This document is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification form for a federal contract to procure Cummins Bear Power Unit parts for the 554th Red Horse Squadron. The acquisition is for 554 RHS BPU side panels, with a funding level between >SAT and ≤$750K, under the contracting activity 36 CONS. The justification indicates these specific Cummins-branded replacement parts are essential for maintaining power units at the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC) training site, as the generators are critical to high-power generation courses.

The document details that the Red Horse enterprise requires self-sufficiency and maintenance of at least two Bear Power Units, with current units experiencing sustained damage. A Sources Sought was posted on SAM.gov, receiving two responses from small businesses expressing interest. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable, with BEAR Power Unit parts regularly sold on the open market. The procurement is being justified under FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements due to the specialized nature of the units and AFCEC's specific technical order requirements.