Justification And Approval_LRS 3 Stage Blower Assembly_Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document) prepared in April 2026.

The Air Force's 628th Contracting Squadron/PKA seeks to award a purchase order on a brand-name, non-competitive basis to procure a VAC-CON 3-Stage Blower Assembly (OEM Part Number 711-1451653) for the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Management Flight. The acquisition involves repair and restoration of a 2018 Freightliner VAC-CON Versatile Sewer Maintenance Vehicle (AF18L00399) to full Mission Capable status under a FFP (Firm Fixed Price) contract. The dollar value is less than $10M, requiring only CO certification approval. The statutory authority for restricting competition is RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures, 41 U.S.C. 1901. The justification establishes that the VAC-CON OEM part is proprietary and the only item reasonably available that is fully compatible with the host vehicle's proprietary systems. A Sources Sought notice was published on SAM.gov on April 9, 2026, which yielded four responses; however, only two sources responded, and neither demonstrated relevant capability for the requirement. The Government intends to publish this as an Unrestricted, Brand-Name Only solicitation to maximize competition among authorized OEM dealers. Contracting Officer Nicole Alvarez (dated 4/28/2026) and Technical Personnel Donald Laudrille (dated 29 April 2026) certified the accuracy of the justification and supporting data, respectively.