Brand Name or Equal Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for Other than Full and Open Competition, issued by the National Guard Bureau on September 23, 2025.

The document justifies a sole-source procurement for Fire Fighting Safety Equipment through the USPFO SC contracting activity in support of the 264th EN DET (FT). The requirement consists of six specific items with quantities of 16 each: Custom-Turnout-Coat-FXR COAT with Black TECGEN71/GLIDE ICE 1-LAYER/STEDAIR 4000; Custom-Turnout-Pant in matching specifications; BT5555-10 Medium-Honeywell Pro Nighthawk 5555; GFA-GA-1212-Large-Regular-76N-Fire Armor Gauntlet Glove; HALO 360 C6-HALO 360 PARTICULATE AIR BLOCKING STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING HOOD Ultra C6 in Black; and UL6BKR350-Fire Helmet, Structural, Lightweight UST, Black, Fiberglass, Retractable Face shield R350, 6" Brass Eagle. The procurement is classified as a new contract with Firm Fixed Price contract type under O&M, Army funding. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) authority, reasoning that brand names and specific models are necessary to describe required quality, performance, and characteristics, with equivalent products permitted if they meet or exceed stated specifications. Market research confirmed these brands meet NFPA, OSHA, DoD, and Army requirements. The document was prepared by LTC Kevin J. Esber, Contracting Officer, with technical review by the Fire Chief on February 26, 2026. The requirement will be advertised as a Brand Name or Equal RFQ on SAM.gov.