JA_Brand_Name_speedmarker_r_Redacted.pdf

Hawaii Air National Guard 360 Mamala Bay Drive

JBPHH, HI 96853-5517

Brand Name Justification (J&A Content IAW FAR 6.302-1)

Authority: The authority for this justification is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) available from only one or a limited number of sources in accordance with FAR 8.405-6(b)(1).

Nature and/or description of the action: The Hawaii Air National Guard, 154th

Maintenance Squadron, 360 Mamala Bay Drive, JBPHH, HI. 96853, proposes to procure Trotec Speedmarker 20.

Description of the supplies/services required: 1 ea. high powered rotary laser etcher and workstation to mark a wide variety of tools, machinery, equipment, parts, metals (Stainless, Chrome, Aluminum, Titanium, Hardened, Materials, etc.), that comes in multiple shapes and forms (Circular, Round, Length, etc.). Machine also requires a self-contained filtration system that filters hazardous fumes and provides safety/environmental protection of personnel Training of personnel to properly and safely utilize equipment would also be required for personnel .

Justification rationale: The Trotec Laser Marker Equipment will support the 154 Maintenance Squadron, KC-135 Accessories Flight in meeting Tool and Equipment Marking and Identification. This Laser Marker will allow the sections to meet and adhere to the below instructions and directions of all their support equipment, including their Composite Tool Kits (CTK) per Air Force Instructions and guidance. Trotec is the only known product that will support all of the governments needs. The Trotec is a class 2 workstation that - Completely eye safe, class 2 workstation offering a Key switch to change from manual Z control or Automatic Z control, 160 mm F - theta lens with 4.7"x4.7" process field .35" Depth engraving into aluminum a Digital galvanometer for reduced heat signature and higher reliability. Trotec includes Speedmark software with software key and the software includes scripting language. Scripting is powerful for creating user operating screens and customizable routines the IPG laser source and Up to a 19" tall part may be marked.

Market research: The Trotec Speedmarker 20, is the only item that can fill the requirement to get the maintenance squadron to operate and be compliant with the AFI.

Other items on the market will not be able to allow the full range and spectrum as the Trotec speedmarker 20 allows.

Best Value determination: We reviewed various companies in order to receive estimates of pricing for the Trotec speedmarker 20. Market research showed that there are other companies that offer the Trotec speedmarker 20 at competitive pricing. We