Attachment 6: Brand Name Justification

UNCLASSIFIED

Determination and Findings for a Single-Source Acquisition (RFO Part 12)

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD

SUBJECT: Determination and Findings
Single-Source Acquisition for Lochinvar Water Boiler Model# AWH0500NPM 100 1. Identification of Agency and Contracting Activity:
Agency: Department of the Air Force

Contracting Activity: 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron - Commodities and Services Flight Purchase Request Number: F1L3J26274A003
2. Nature and Description of the Action Being Approved:

Cannon AFB requires two (2) Lochinvar Armor Condensing Water Heater (model #AWH0500NPM 100), replacing current equipment which has reached the end of operation capacity. The required make and model would remove the need to modify existing wiring, venting, and plumbing connections. Cannon is seeking information from interested parties that can provide the requirement. The product service code for this is 4520 - Space and Water Heating Equipment and the NAICS for this action is 333414 - Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (size standard: 500 employees). This is a one time, brand name purchase for two (2) boilers and the estimated value is $40,275.28.
3. Citation of Applicable Statutory and/or Regulatory Authority:

The authority for this action is RFO 12.102(a), which permits soliciting from a single source or brand name if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

4. Findings:

Procuring the same replacement for the existing boilers – same brand, model, and part number – offers significant advantages in terms of cost and efficiency. This approach completely eliminates the need for modifications to the building's existing infrastructure such as piping, plumbing connections and venting. Additionally, 27 SOCES will be installing the equipment and using the same model will eliminate overhead costs due to training and potential mishaps due to unfamiliarity with product. This requirement has an urgent need to provide the required sanitation and food preparation for a Dining Facility.

Market research was conducted on

04-May-2026

through

20-Oct-2026

We have found several water boilers that would be able to support the output on the requested item but are unable to meet the requested specification/dimensions needed in the enclosed space and the existing training and infrastructure. There are many small business who can support the short timeline of procurement and as such this is not a sole source