JA Pensocola Chairs and Refrigerator_Redacted.pdf

DLA Troop Support Subsistence

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Brand Name Only

1. Defense Logistics Agency (“DLA”) Troop Support, Subsistence Supply Chain, is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the ability to solicit for DLA requirements on an Other than

Full and Open Competition basis in requiring specific brand name item(s) for a portion of the acquisition.

3. This acquisition will be issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for certain supplies required to meet DLA’s needs. Traulsen Model No. RRI132LPUT-FHS Roll-Thru

Refrigerator and BOL-R45008-G4

Further, the awardee will be required to meet installation requirements that include the installation of the new item(s) as well as removal and disposal of any replaced items.

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition for the portion of this acquisition that is a brand name requirement is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or

Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

5.

Traulsen Model No. RRI132LPUT-FHS Roll-Thru Refrigerator, the model that is compatible with the available space in their dining facility after the old equipment is removed. This specific brand also contains the specific dimensions of 38.8 cubic feet, and 39.13 inches deep, which matches the existing refrigerators that are not being replaced. This refrigerator accommodates 66 inch high racks which are utilized .

Additionally, this model is compatible with the local 115v voltage requirement to reduce the risk of electrical issues and safety.

BOL-R45008-G4 custom chairs to outfit their dining facility.

These chair match the exact chairs currently utilized in mess halls. Only half of the current chairs are being replaced, therefore, to keep consistent size, fit, form, and function amongst all chairs at this location, the beforementioned model is required.

6. The items being procured are publicly available commercial items, this acquisition is being issued as brand name only but will be open to any company that can provide the brand name items. This justification will be made available for public inspection with the solicitation, redacted as necessary, in accordance with FAR 6.305(c). A notice will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 of the FAR.

7. As the contracting officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the

Government will be fair and reasonable, .

8.

that

9. There are no additional facts supporting the use of Brand Name Only requirement. DLA

Troop Support does not own or have access to approved military specifications for the item required by the customer. The item is not in association with a National Stock

Number (NSN).

11. In an effort to overcome barriers to competition, the solicitation for this item will allow for submission by any company that can provide the Brand name items.

12. As the contracting officer, I hereby certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

2/13/25