Fully Executed BNJ for Uniwest Support Equipment.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI) document for a Class Brand Name Justification (BNJ) acquisition.

The 76th Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) valued at $5.2 million for UniWest Support Equipment used in depot maintenance operations on multiple aircraft models. The equipment procurement is justified under RFO 12.201-1, Simplified Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901), as a class BNJ to cover multiple contract actions. The required equipment items are driven by specific technical orders and process orders, including TO-1B-1B-36, TO-1B-52H-36, Process Order 76 AMXG 20-11, and Appendix W for inspection of vertical stabilizer terminal fittings. The equipment provides nondestructive inspection (NDI) capabilities utilizing scan technology to detect damage in critical aircraft structures and ensure aircraft safety. The estimated price was developed from Rough Orders of Magnitude (ROMs) received during market research, with adjustments including 3 percent annual inflation and 20 percent contingency for unanticipated items and workload increases. Funding appropriation is from Working Capital Funds.

Market research identified four capable vendors: UniWest, NDT Solutions, Techna NDT, and SOFTWARE INFORMATION RESOURCE CORP. (SIRC). Competition exists for this commercial item solicitation despite the brand name restriction. The Contracting Officer will determine fair and reasonable pricing in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.4. The Government will continue market research and publicize this acquisition to generate additional interested companies and increase future competition.