I.P-2.2 Brand name statement.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting the justification for using other than full and open competition under the simplified acquisition threshold for a single-source procurement.

The acquisition is for 120V power stations to run a heater bank and charger to dehumidify a CONEX box of material, including specific Meteor Power Systems equipment: one MTR-TPM-65-1-30-MFR Meteor TPM 6500 power module (6.5KW), one MTR-TEM-RTE35.2-1-30MFR runtime extension pack (4X Meteor TEM 9K, 8.8KWH), and one MTR-SS120C-6.5-35.2-1-30-MTR Meteor System Standard 120V configuration unit. The estimated cost is $151,387.25 with a required delivery date of December 21, 2026. The manufacturer/service provider is Meteor Power Systems, represented by Justin Levrier at 10317 McKalla Place, Austin, Texas 78758.

The contracting officer has determined to restrict competition to Meteor Power Systems based on the brand name sole source justification. The rationale provided states that this system has been specifically configured for the particular application through an extensive approval process, and any alternate product would require restarting the entire approval process, causing months of delay. The CONEX boxes currently being kept dehumidified use disposable desiccant bags with a limited lifespan through the end of the year, making immediate acquisition of this specific system critical to mission success and preventing further delays.