Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Brand Name Justification document for a simplified acquisition submitted by the Air Force Office of Logistics, Installations, and Mission Support (AFSC/OL/H/PZIOP) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.

The procurement seeks to acquire twelve (12) Masterclock Grandmaster GMR1000 timing units to support high-speed cameras on the Dugway Proving Ground at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR). These timing units will be integrated into the existing timing network currently installed throughout the North and South UTTR to provide precise time synchronization for instrumentation and high-speed camera systems used in mission testing and training. The estimated contract cost is redacted. The justification establishes that brand name specification is warranted because Masterclock timing units are already operationally deployed across UTTR, with technicians trained on their operation and maintenance. The existing older ORCA GS-101 units are failing at an accelerating rate, with seven of sixteen units currently non-functional. Standardizing on GMR1000 units eliminates timing error risks during critical missions, maintains operator and maintenance standardization, and ensures compatibility with the existing infrastructure. The contracting officer, Tiffany Oliver, determined on July 28, 2026, that circumstances support brand name justification under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Future market research will be conducted during acquisition planning to identify other commercially available products that could potentially satisfy requirements while maintaining interoperability and operational effectiveness.