R571006212TD68 Brand Name Justification.pdf

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING DIVISION (SCM)

GENERAL SUPPLIES AND SERVICES (GSS) | FEDERAL ACQUISITION SERVICE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

Requested IAW FAR 6.103(b) and GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6

Applicable Requisition Number R571006212TD68

Estimated Total Dollar Value $98,200.00

Authority Cited FAR 6.103(b) (10 U.S.C. 3204 & 41 U.S.C. 3304)

Document Date August 28, 2026

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SCM Contracting Division | Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition

Section 1 — Customer Justification

1.1 Identification of the Agency IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(1)

Agency / Organization: NSWG-1 Tactical Ground Mobility 214 Seafloat St. San Diego CA 92155

Mission & Requirement Purpose:

Procurement of the specialized GM Defensive Run-Flat Tire Changer Workshop Model (GMR-023) is critical to maintaining operational readiness and supporting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of tactical and armored vehicle fleet wheel assemblies.

1.2 Nature and Description of the Action IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(2)

This justification reviews and approves the procurement of specialized workshop equipment as a brand name requirement. The specific details of the acquisition are outlined below:

Item Name GM Defensive Run-Flat Tire Changer Workshop Model

Manufacturer Name GM Defensive

Model / Part Number GMR-023

Requirement Type Brand Name Requirement

Urgency / Delivery Timeline Required for immediate installation to meet upcoming deployment and depot servicing pack dates.

General Description:

The requested equipment is a stationary, workshop-based run-flat tire changing system engineered specifically for depot- and base-level maintenance. It dismounts and mounts run-flat inserts and tires efficiently and safely across heavy tactical and armored wheel assemblies.

1.3 Description of Supplies or Services IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(3)

The estimated total value of this requirement is $98,200.00 (Quantity: 1 Complete System). The system must meet the following technical and operational specifications:

Installation & Footprint Fixed stationary floor mount installation requiring a standard operational bay planning footprint of 6 × 6 meters (36 m²).

Rim Compatibility Range Servicing capacity covering rim sizes from 16 to 27 inches in diameter.

Power & Utility Infrastructure 380V facility power supply compatibility.

Control Interface Dual control systems featuring integrated joystick controls and wireless radio remote control for maximum operator safety.

Operational Cycle Time Approximately 20 minutes per tire assembly cycle time, requiring only 1 to 2 operators.

1.4 Demonstration of Unique Qualifications IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(5)

The GM Defensive GMR-023 model provides unique capabilities essential to workshop operations that cannot be met by alternative commercial-off-the-shelf systems:

• Comprehensive Size Handling: Seamless support for 16″ to 27″ tactical multi-piece and run-flat wheels without requiring hazardous manual prying or uncertified third-party adapters.

• Enhanced Safety & Dual Controls: Wireless remote operation allows operators to maintain a safe distance during high-pressure rim and insert seating/unseating procedures.

• Standardization & Tactical Fleet Readiness: Standardizing on GM Defensive workshop-level maintenance equipment ensures uniform maintenance protocols, minimizes training overhead across technical personnel, reduces lifecycle ownership costs, and prevents downtime during critical fleet deployment cycles.

1.5 Market Research Conducted IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(8)

Market research was conducted to evaluate commercial and tactical tire changing systems. While general automotive and commercial truck tire changers exist, they lack the specific hydraulic capacity, clamping architecture, and specialized run-flat insert removal tooling necessary to handle 16–27 inch military run-flat tire systems safely and efficiently within the required 20-minute cycle timeframe. The

GMR-023 was determined to be the sole configuration meeting all tactical depot requirements.

1.6 Supporting Facts IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(9)

All facts and technical justification supporting the use of other than full and open competition are detailed in Sections 1.2 through 1.5 above. Technical data packages suitable for full and open competitive manufacturing are proprietary to GM Defensive.

1.7 Interested Sources IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(10)

The following source has expressed interest in this acquisition in writing:

• Manufacturer / Vendor: GM Defensive

• Delivery Timeline Requirement: Delivery required within standard procurement lead time to support immediate facility activation.

Technical Certification

I certify that this Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is accurate and complete to the best of the technical or requirements personnel’s knowledge and belief. All evidence and supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel has been provided.

Name of End-user / Representative:

Title:

Organization:

Signature / Date:

Point of Contact for Additional Questions

Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Ryan Talob

Deputy Logistics

NSWG-1 / TRADET-1

8/31/26

Michelle Petitt-Hishmeh

Michelle.Petitt.ctr@socom.mil

(619) 537-3041

Updated 8/28/26 Section 2 - Contracting Activity Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Section 2 to be completed by the Contract Specialist and/or Contracting Officer - Instructional language is in Italics. The non-italicized language is standard verbiage and should not be removed, but can be added to.

(1) Identification of the Contracting Activity responsible for the acquisition. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(1) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

Direct Demand Contract Solutions Division (DDD) General Supplies and Services (GSS) Federal Acquisition Service

(2) An identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(4) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

Check as applicable:

_____6.103-1 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6) Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

__X__6.103-1(d) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6) Application for brand-name descriptions.

_____Other:_____________________________________________(include FAR reference)

(3) A demonstration that the proposed contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires using the authority cited. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(5) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

If a brand name acquisition isn’t utilized, there will be a risk of increased lifecycle ownership costs and an increase of time and money needed to train technical personnel. Additionally, there will be increased downtime during critical fleet deployment cycles.

(4) A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as possible, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Part 5 and, if not, which exception under Part 5 applies. IAW FAR 6.104- 1(a)(6) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

This procurement will be publicized on the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.gov as applicable by FAR requirements and determined by dollar value in order to solicit as many potential sources as possible. The approved Justification and Approval will be posted on SAM.gov in accordance with FAR 6.301 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6) and 5.201(c)(3) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-5) with the solicitation if applicable.

(5) A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(7) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

Proposed quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis and for fair and reasonable pricing. Historical review of pricing will be used to review price reasonableness and also a Horizontal Price Analysis utilizing the 4P-Price Point PLUS Portal Market tool can be conducted which compares pricing information for the items in line for award from several databases, including all items on the requirements listing and offered for sale through GSA Advantage, DOD EMALL, NASA SEWP and NSN data from FLIS. In addition, 4P analysis includes product, pricing and supplier data from multiple manufacturer and distributor web sites. Additionally, this solicitation will be synopsized on SAM.gov or eBuy.gov as applicable, in order to maximize competition. By seeking competitive pricing, it is expected to drive best pricing among all quoting contractors.

(6) The market research conducted (see part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(8) (GSA Class Deviation

RFO-2025-6)

GM Defensive GMR-023 is not offered by any Vendor through GSA Advantage/MAS contracts.

GM Defensive, the manufacturer, is the only vendor located, but market research does not find that the item is proprietary or sole source.

(7) Any other facts supporting using other than full and open competition. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(9) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

GM Defensive GMR-023 is adaptable to various tire brands, offering broad support for diverse military and armored vehicle needs. Additionally, the Navy is moving to standardizing to the GM Defensive GMR-023 across workshop-level maintenance equipment. This is being done to ensure uniform maintenance procedures, minimize training for technical personnel, reduce lifecycle ownership costs, and prevent downtime during critical fleet deployment cycles.

Additionally, this acquisition needs to be awarded urgently to obtain delivery and installation prior to upcoming deployment and depot servicing pack dates. It also requires the Vendor to provide installation, training, and testing as a part of the acquisition.

(8) A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed an interest in the acquisition in writing.

IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(10) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

GM Defensive, the manufacturer, has expressed an interest in the acquisition in writing.

(9) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required. IAW FAR 6.104-1(a)(11) (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6)

Direct Demand Contract Solutions Division will conduct ongoing market research to locate any additional resources of the needed item. By posting this requirement to the Government Point of Entry (GPE) via SAM.gov the acquisition and any subsequent acquisitions for the required supplies will be communicated to as many potential Vendors as possible.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-10

In Accordance with FAR 6.103 (GSA Class Deviation RFO-2025-6), I Certify that this Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition is accurate and complete to the best of the Contracting Officer’s knowledge and belief.

Prepared and Approved By:

Name Contracting Officer General Services Administration

Attachments (as applicable):

1. Component Listing

2. Market Research (if documents are available)