SPE3SE25Q0645 Brand Name Only JA.pdf

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Brand Name Requirement by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence for specific kitchen equipment for the MCAS Miramar mess hall. The acquisition will be issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for brand-specific items including RATIONAL Combi Oven, VULCAN Gas Fryers and Griddles, CROWN Kettle Cabinet Assembly, GROEN Tilting Skillet Braising Pan, and HOSHIZAKI Ice Maker. The solicitation requires the awardee to handle installation of new equipment and removal of existing equipment.

The justification highlights operational necessities, including the mess hall's continuous 365-day operation serving thousands of meals daily. The document emphasizes that the specific brand equipment is critical due to space constraints, maintenance requirements, and training considerations. Historical data suggests annual savings could exceed $200,000 by procuring brand-name equipment. The solicitation will allow submission by any company capable of providing the specified brand-name items, and the statutory authority for non-competitive procurement is based on 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a), with the rationale that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements.