TAB 3 - W90N4A52630001 Beaverfit LSJ.pdf

General Services Administration Supply Chain Management Contracting Division

Documentation for Items Particular to One Manufacturer In Accordance with GSAR 538.7104-4

Regarding Purchase of:

BeaverFit PN BF-SUNPRO-1600 (BN NSN 7830017309547)

1. Purpose and Scope

This memorandum documents the rationale for restricting an upcoming procurement of gym‑in‑a‑box equipment to the BeaverFit brand on a brand‑name basis. The requirement arises from the U.S. Army’s adoption of the BeaverFit SunPro‑1600 system for Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) and other high‑intensity training programs.

2. Background

● Requirement. The Army has standardized on BeaverFit gym kits (e.g., Performance Lockers and

SunPro models) to support the H2F program and Soldier Performance Readiness Centers. Over the last three fiscal years the 101st Airborne Division has exclusively procured BeaverFit equipment. The current requirement is to purchase BeaverFit PN BF‑SUNPRO‑1600 (NSN 7830‑01‑730‑9547) using a FSS order.

● Authority. GSAR 538.7104‑4 states that a brand‑name item (an “item peculiar to one manufacturer”) may be procured only when the particular brand or feature is essential and market research indicates other products cannot meet or be modified to meet the need. The file must document the basis for restricting consideration. Under the RFO FSS ordering procedures effective 3 November 2025 the term “limited sources justification” is replaced by “sole‑source justification” but the underlying requirement to document brand‑name restrictions remains.

● NSN & RFI posting. The NSN for the SunPro‑1600 will be added to GSA’s ongoing Request for Information (RFI) on SAM.gov. The RFI lists NSNs with brand‑name restrictions and provides a venue for industry to view and challenge those restrictions. Posting this NSN ensures transparency and allows vendors to propose alternatives. Any responses will be evaluated before award, and the posting will remain open indefinitely allowing industry to challenge any brand name restrictions with viable alternative products.

● Acquisition strategy. The estimated value of the requirement (≈$932,616, including shipping) exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The order will therefore be fully competed among qualified small‑business MAS contractors. The government will solicit quotations via GSA eBuy and evaluate all BeaverFit‑authorized MAS small businesses. Restricting the item description to the BeaverFit brand does not limit competition among schedule holders; it merely specifies the manufacturer.

Docusign Envelope ID: 7592D4A2-0CDE-4EF5-B737-14DA88E30A36

3. Justification for Brand‑Name Restriction

3.1. Army endorsement and essentiality

A May 14, 2025 letter from the 101st Airborne Division’s G‑8 (signed, enclosed in file) endorses BeaverFit as the brand needed for this requirement. The letter notes that establishing NSNs will streamline procurement and sustainment and requests that the NSNs be brand‑name specific. The command cites several reasons:

1. Cost efficiency. Maintaining standardization of BeaverFit equipment reduces long‑term maintenance, sustainment, training and inventory costs. Using multiple brands would require additional training and spare‑part pipelines, increasing costs and degrading readiness.

2. Compatibility. BeaverFit equipment is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing BeaverFit products. The Army already fields BeaverFit lockers, SunPro kits and other modules; the SunPro‑1600 is compatible with this installed base and avoids costly modifications.

3. Compliance with Army standards. BeaverFit equipment is designed for rigorous military physical training by large groups and meets the requirements in Field Manual 7‑22. BeaverFit helps the Army operationalize its H2F program by creating training environments that meet FM 7‑22 requirements.

4. Proven performance. The letter notes that BeaverFit has a proven track record of reliability and durability, supporting human‑performance requirements across the DoD enterprise for over a decade.

These reasons align with GSAR 538.7104‑4(b)(1), which permits a brand‑name purchase when the brand is essential and no other products can meet or be modified to meet the need.

3.2 Market research

Market research was performed to assess market capacity for meeting Army’s requirements. Research included reviewing vendor websites, government contracting databases and published articles. Key findings are summarized below.

3.2.1 Beaver Fit company information

● Designed for Army H2F & FM 7‑22 compliance. BeaverFit provides higher-than-usual (vs industry standard) training environments that help the Army operationalize H2F programs and meet FM 7‑22 requirements.

● Veteran‑owned and military‑focused. The company, founded by veterans, provides human performance and tactical training capabilities to military and first responders. It produces deployable equipment designed to meet specific training requirements of military personnel

● Durability and weatherproofing. BeaverFit’s functional training equipment fits any indoor or outdoor space and uses 100 % American‑made 7‑gauge steel with hot‑dip galvanization and powder coating for durability and weatherproofing.

3.2.2 Assessment of alternatives

Fury Co. (container gyms). Fury Co. designs custom container gyms for commercial and residential customers. Their deluxe, premier and group‑training packages consist of modified ISO shipping containers with painted interiors, flooring and electrical setups. The build process takes 16‑20 weeks and requires a 60 % up‑front deposit. These units are not marketed to the military and do not reference FM 7‑22 compliance. The lengthy build time and focus on civilian customers indicate the product would not meet the Army’s urgent timelines or durability requirements.

StayFit/Prosource. Prosource Fitness sells BeaverFit and StayFit outdoor equipment. The company acknowledges that BeaverFit’s permanent and mobile training solutions allow users to create unique, branded training environments with equipment built to withstand the elements. StayFit equipment is primarily designed for parks, schools and civilian fitness trails. There is no indication that StayFit products meet FM 7‑22 or integrate with existing BeaverFit systems; thus they cannot provide the required compatibility or durability.

Other container‑gym suppliers. Market research identified small boutique manufacturers producing container gyms or mobile fitness units, but none advertise compliance with Army H2F requirements or FM 7‑22. Many use lighter materials, are not built for weatherproofing and outdoor durability, and are not tested under military training conditions. Adopting such systems would introduce non‑standard equipment, increasing sustainment costs and requiring additional training and safety evaluations.

3.2.3 Conclusion of market research

Our market research indicates that only BeaverFit offers a gym‑in‑a‑box solution that:

● Meets FM 7‑22 and H2F training requirements,

● Integrates seamlessly with existing BeaverFit equipment already deployed across the Army,

● Uses durable, weatherproof materials (7‑gauge steel with hot‑dip galvanization),

● Has a proven performance record and wide adoption across DoD,

● Can be delivered quickly due to domestic manufacturing and military focus.

Competitor products either target civilian markets, lack the necessary durability and weatherproofing, have lengthy lead times, or do not integrate with existing equipment. Modifying these products to meet the Army’s needs would result in significant additional cost and risk and would not meet the urgent training schedules. Thus, restricting the solicitation to the BeaverFit brand is consistent with GSAR 538.7104‑4(b) requirements.

4. Additional Considerations

Transparency and industry engagement. To enhance transparency, the NSN for the SunPro‑1600 will be added to GSA’s ongoing RFI posting on SAM.gov, allowing industry to view and challenge the brand‑name restriction. Any vendor providing evidence that its product meets the criteria will be considered during evaluation.

Competition among small‑business MAS contractors. The acquisition value exceeds the SAT; therefore, the order will be competed among qualified MAS small businesses. At least three BeaverFit‑authorized small‑business schedule holders will be solicited via eBuy to ensure competitive pricing.

Compliance with RFO requirements. The RFO FSS ordering procedures require ordering activities to follow FAR parts 4, 7, 10 and 11 for planning, market research and defining needs, and to document the basis for brand‑name restrictions. This memorandum satisfies those requirements by summarizing market research and demonstrating that the BeaverFit brand is essential to the Army’s requirement.

5. Conclusion

In accordance with GSAR 538.7104‑4 and the FSS ordering procedures implemented under the RFO, the BeaverFit SunPro‑1600 gym kit is essential to the government’s requirement, and market research demonstrates that other vendors’ products either do not meet or cannot be modified to meet the Army’s mission and compatibility needs. Restricting consideration to the BeaverFit brand while competing the order among MAS small‑business schedule holders ensures that the Army receives a product that meets its operational requirements in a cost‑effective and timely manner. Posting the NSN on SAM.gov allows industry to challenge the restriction and promotes transparency.

This justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Prepared by:

Desmond Sysengchanh, Contract Specialist

Date: _____

Approved by:

2/9/2026

Stephen Kinsella, Contracting Officer

Date: _____

2/9/2026