JA_Brand Name or Equal_Gym Equipment_KO SIGNED 8-21-24.pdf

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR BRAND NAME OR EQUIVALENT

Purchase Request/Requisition #: 3100010485

Organization/Line Office: Utah Army National Guard/300th Military Intelligence BDE (Linguist)

Description of Action being approved: New contract, firm fixed price.

Description of Product, Supplies or Services required to meet the Agency’s needs: Life Fitness/ Hammer Strength fitness equipment for Physical Fitness Enhancement.

Statutory Authority permitting other than the full and open competition: This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR 6.302-1(c); DFARS 206.302-1(c)(2), FAR 11.104(b)

Identification of the Justification Rationale:

1. Life Fitness and Hammer Strength Fitness equipment used in our gyms have proven durability and low maintenance cost based on historical data. Their brands are easy to maintain and hold up to heavier loads and users than many other brands that we have used historically.

2. Hammer Strength is manufactured in the United States and meets the Buy American Act. Many other brands are manufactured overseas in countries that are not BAA or TAA compliant.

3. Life Fitness/Hammer Strength Iso-Lateral series, Plate-Loaded machines, and the Ground Base line have demonstrated smooth operation, an ergonomic design, and balanced strength development promotion.

4. Life Fitness and Hammer Strength are made with high quality steel ensuring that it can hold up to years of rigorous use in a heavy use fitness environment.

Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: Award issued under this individual brand name or equal justification shall represent a fair and reasonable price as the agreed-to pricing will be based upon competition and price analysis in accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a)(1). Therefore, the price paid will represent the best value and result in the lowest overall cost to meet the needs of the Utah Army National Guard.

Actions to Increase Competition: This Brand Name or Equal requirement will be competed among multiple small business offerors on SAM.gov as a small business set-aside, thus maximizing small business competition.

Market Research conducted: Reviewed publicly available information in the marketplace and contract actions on FPDS.gov. Also, conducted additional market research from researching prior year purchases from our agency and other government agencies.

Technical Cognizance: As the technical or requirement personnel, I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance included in the justification are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Technical/Requirements Personnel Signature Date

Contracting Officer Certification: I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Contracting Officer Signature Date