Brand Name Justification_redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction (CUI form), dated May 20, 2026, submitted by the United States Air Force, AFMC/AFSC/OLH/PZIMC at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

The document justifies a brand-name restriction for the procurement of Sure Power/Eaton Power Supply Model CSD5.0 power supplies for the 526th EMXS under Purchase Request/Local ID Number 15996. The Air Force plans to purchase 20 units of this power supply, which is designed for military and aerospace applications and converts 24 to 30 volts Direct Current (VDC) input to 5 +/- .5 VDC output, with dimensions of 3.125" length by 2.75" width by 4.0" height. The acquisition is characterized as a simple FFP commodity purchase. The justification cites that parts available through standard Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) channels have been subject to material deficiency reports (MDRs) and are therefore unserviceable, while the cognizant engineer directed the use of Part Number CSD5.0, manufactured by the Sure Power division of Eaton. Market research identified several vendors capable of providing the specified part number, and the Contracting Officer determined that solicitation will generate competition resulting in fair and reasonable pricing. The Air Force concluded that the workload for these items is winding down and no further procurement will be required beyond this order. Both the Program Manager and Contracting Officer certified the accuracy and completeness of the justification, with the Approving Official determining that FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i) applies to the order.