JA CRG Sim Protection Adjusted Signed edit.pdf

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT FAR Part 6

Sim Protection

Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) as implemented in RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(d), Except as authorized at 6.103-5, use of brand-name

6.104. (RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.103-170(c).

$23,600.00

MSgt Natalie Gootee

Contract Specialist

E-mail: natalie.gootee.4@us.af.mil

Phone: (309)633-5723

Date: 14 July

1st Lt Nicholas Marzinzik

Email: nicholas.marzinzik@us.af.mil

Phone(309)633-6239

Date: 14 July 2026

TSgt Maria Hernandez-Hollander

CRG CATM Instructor

Email: maria.hernandez-hollander@us.af.mil

Phone: (309)633-6129

Date: 14 July 2026

SMSgt Blake Pumphrey

SF Superintendent

Email: blake.pumphrey@us.af.mil

Phone: (309)633-6178

Date: 14 July 2026 and open competition.

1. 182nd Contingency Response Group, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL.

2. : W50S7T – 182nd Mission Support Group/ Mission Support Contracting

3. brand name, or equal procurement for Sim Protection Gear.

been successfully purchased and utilized by another unit on base, demonstrating

4. The requirement is for -on-force training exercises. The allowing full mobility and realistic training parameters.

CLIN 0001: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971771, or equal Female Groin Protectors - Must be ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of . Items must be securely attachable to

- Quantity: 40 Each

CLIN 0002: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971770, or equal Male Groin Protectors - Must be rated

They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding . Items must be securely attachable to the member,

- Quantity: 50 Each

CLIN 0003: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8971764, or equal Throat Protectors - Must be rated

They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of withstanding Items must be securely attachable to the member, round strike - Quantity: 50 Each

CLIN 0004: GENERAL DYNAMICS, Part No. 8972264, or equal Helmet Head Protectors, Must be ammunition. They must be manufactured with strong, high-quality materials capable of Must be a one-size- -all design le system must feature anti- - Quantity: 50 Each

Total Sim Protection gear requirement is estimated at $23,600.00.

5. Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) as implemented in RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(d), Except as authorized at 6.103-5, use of brand-

(RFO Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.103-170(c).

6.

to meet the agency’s essential characteristics as noted within RFO FAR 11.204(a)(1).

“The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the requirements, and market research i similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet the

7.

FAR 11.204(a)(3).

8.

a. An RFI was submitted under Request ID:

Sim Protection gear and a Sources Sought notice was issued under Notice ID # PANNGB26P0000030898 18 June 2026) to assess the

Sim Protection gear.

b. Interested Sources: One (1) contractor replied to an RFI under Request ID:

RFI1818814 The contractor submitted the required documentation but pricing exceeded the

-priced orders against an existing contract.

cannot adjust its requirement to fall under the $25,000 threshold with this contractor. Eight (8) contractors replied to a Sources Sought notice under Notice ID # PANNGB26P0000030898

Three contractors submitted the required documentation and indicated they would be able to meet the requirement. The remaining contractors only submitted interest or company brochures but did not indicate if they would be able to meet the requirement.

c. Actions to Increase Competition: The agency will pursue an other than full and open competition for a brand name, or equal product.

d. Market Research: Market research was conducted to of products that meet the stringent safety and operational requirement and the

An RFI Request ID 1818841 was posted on GSA EBuy and a sources sought notice ID# PANNGB26P0000030898 18 June 2026 to 8 Jul 2026 to identify contractors capable of meeting the requirement. Both the RFI request and Sources Sought notice included the brand-name- description of requirement.

In addition to the RFI and Sources S conducted with 182d CRG CATM Personnel concluded that other brands are unable to meet the salient characteristics to meet this requirement for the following reasons:

1.

successfully purchased and utilized by another unit on base, demonstrating

2.

gear. The Simunition line has undergone continuous upgrades to meet user preferences, particularly in the areas of anti-fog technology, realistic weapon cheek-

No other brand was found to meet all the salient characteristics required for the 182 CRG’s intense outdoor training scenarios.

Other Facts:

e. RFO DFARS PGI 206.103-170 content: “(d) Limitations: when utilizing the authority

FAR 6.103-

9. : I certify that the supporting data, including salient characteristics, under my cognizance, which are included in the

TSgt Maria Hernandez-Hollander / SMSgt Blake Pumphrey 182d CRG CATM Instructor 182d SF Superintendent

10. I hereby determine that the anticipated and belief.

1st Lt Nicholas Marzinzik

Sim Protection gear on an other than full and open competition basis pursuant to the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) as implemented in Title 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(1) as implemented in RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1(d) and RFO DFARS 206.103-170(c). The

$23,600.00 been authorized for this acquisition.

1st Lt Nicholas Marzinzik