YTPM 24-0001 JA Brand Name or Equal - Hangar 9 REDACTED.pdf

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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I. Agency and Contracting Activity.

439th Airlift Wing, 439th Airlift Wing Contracting Flight, 250 Airlift Drive, Westover ARB, Chicopee, MA

II. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

The 439th Airlift Wing Contracting Office intents to award a firm-fixed price contract in late spring of 2026. Under this contract, the Government requires a sole-source Guardian CB-Hybrid Permanent Horizontal Lifeline Fall Protection System.

III. Description of supplies/services required to meet agency needs.

The Guardian CB-Hybrid Permanent Horizontal Lifelines System has been selected based on its proven performance, compatibility, and support for our operational safety requirements.

This project involves the replacement of the existing roof and installation of a new roof fall protection system with an estimated Period of Performance of 365 days and contract cost of $ The brand name components represent a small portion, approximately 3% of the overall construction project ($ that is being completed .

Westover ARB has already installed the Guardian CB-Hybrid system on several facility rooftops. Continuing with this system across all remaining roofs ensures consistent installation practices, eliminates the need for custom engineering on each structure, and supports uniform system interoperability base-wide.

Standardizing fall protection systems is a key element of a comprehensive safety strategy. The CB-Hybrid system provides a consistent and familiar interface for maintenance and operational personnel, significantly reducing the risk of fall-related incidents. Uniform equipment allows standardized training, ensuring personnel proficiency without the need for multiple system certifications.

IV. Demonstration that the contractor's unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited above.

To ensure mission continuity, personnel safety, and operational efficiency, it is in the best interest of Westover Air Reserve Base to sole-source the procurement and installation of fall protection systems to Guardian Fall Protection, utilizing their CB-Hybrid Permanent Horizontal Lifelines System. This approach supports a long-term, base-wide fall protection strategy aligned with Air Force safety standards and engineering best practices.

V. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under

FAR 5.202 applies.

Solicitation will be posted/competed to the Government Point of Entry, SAM.gov, as a full and open unrestricted competition. Subcontracting plan will be required from the Apparent Successful Offeror if the firm is Other Than Small Business - meeting the requirements of FAR (RFO) 52.219-9 and DFARS (RFO) 252.219-7003

NOTE: The authority for this J&A changed from 6.302-1 to 6.103-1 in accordance with FAR Overhaul. The form has not been updated to reflect the change.

VI. Determination by the Contracting Officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

Based upon the estimate and analysis provided by 439th Civil Engineering, the contracting officer expects they will be able

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

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VII. Description of the market research conducted and the results, or a statement of the reasons market research was not conducted.

Market research conducted IAW FAR Part 10 indicated there is an adequate number of businesses who can perform this acquisition. Contracting Officer was granted permission for full and open acquisition by the SBA.

VIII. Any other facts supporting the use of Other Than Full and Open Competition.

IAW FAR (RFO) 11.204(a)(1) The particular brand name, product, or feature is essential to the Government’s requirements, and market research indicates other companies’ similar products, or products lacking the particular feature, do not meet, or cannot be modified to meet the agency’s needs.

IX. List of any sources that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A new acquisition

X. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisitions for the supplies or services required.

The solicitation for the roof repair project will be a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) project is being offered as a Full and Open Competition with Subcontracting to Small Businesses. The brand name components represent a small portion, approximately 3% of the overall construction project that is being completed. Potential suppliers may have the opportunity to propose compatible products for consideration.

XI. Certification by the Contracting Officer.

As evidenced by my signature above, I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

XII. Certification by the technical/requirements personnel.

As evidenced by my (our) signature(s) above, I (we) certify that any supporting data contained herein, which is my (our) responsibility, is both accurate and complete.