Fair_opp_excep_Justif_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or to Use Brand-Name Restriction, issued by the Air Force in May 2026.

The Air Force 934th CONF/PK is seeking to procure an InBody 770 Body Composition Analyzer under Purchase Request F5G8556202AW02. The justification authorizes a brand-name restriction for the InBody model 770 specifically. The required equipment must utilize Direct Segmental Multi-Frequency Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (DSM-BI) methodology, with results calculated purely from direct impedance measurements without relying on empirical estimations or statistical data. The system must generate dual-domain outputs including a Body Composition Analysis sheet and an advanced Body Water Analysis sheet measuring intracellular water, extracellular water, and the ECW/TBW ratio for edema and inflammation analysis. The equipment must operate in standalone mode without mandatory internet connectivity. The Air Force justifies this brand-specific requirement under DAFMAN 36-2905 (24 March 2026), para 2.19.3, which mandates appropriate equipment for Physical Fitness Readiness Assessments (PFRAs) at home stations and deployed locations. The contracting officer determined the anticipated government cost is fair and reasonable based on GSA Federal Schedule pricing and reviews of three recent comparable contract awards. No Bridge Action is applicable to this procurement.