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This document is a Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity or Use Brand-Name Restriction filed by the 934 Air Wing on July 17, 2026.

The justification approves a brand-name exception for a new order of 2 units of the CTECH Manufacturing Model PC728442 Rapid Expeditionary Kit (Harrison Products REX Kit), an 84-inch portable expeditionary tool kit designed for C-130 aircraft maintenance. The contracting activity determined that only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies at the required quality level because the item is unique and highly specialized. The C-TECH PC728442 provides a specific pre-packaged combination of capabilities including integrated system design, specialized features for expeditionary use, D rings, built-in power and lighting, and solar generator necessary for austere environments. No other commercially available item combines these features in the manner required by the 934th Maintenance Group. The justification cites RFO 16.507-6(b)(2) as the applicable exception authority. Market research referencing a similar prior contract award (FA665626P0009) supports that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable. The contracting officer determined that the item is necessary for efficient aircraft maintenance operations in austere, decentralized, and forward-deployed environments, offering multiple capabilities consolidated into one unit that increases lethality and eliminates the need for additional equipment transport. The Program Manager certified supporting data accuracy on June 30, 2026, and the Contracting Officer certified the justification accuracy and completeness on July 17, 2026.