1.4 1301091775 BN (KO-SIGNED)_Redacted.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- N0040623Q0724
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This government file documents a sole source justification for a centrifugal pump assembly from Buffalo Pumps for use on an ESB Class ship. The file specifies that Buffalo Pumps owns all proprietary rights to the design, drawings, and intellectual property for the centrifugal pump assembly. No other brands are known to fit in the ESB Class ships, and any deviations from using non-original equipment manufacturer parts would not be compatible in form, fit, or function and could result in injury or equipment failure. The pump is a direct replacement for the existing pump and is necessary to meet the vessel's fire main and firefighting capabilities and readiness requirements.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation from the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command for a brand name OEM Buffalo Pumps centrifugal pump assembly. The solicitation number is provided.
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Source: FLCPS Dec 2021
Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to a sole source or brand name. For example, the material/service must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit and function) with existing systems presently installed/performing (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this suggested source can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Choose the appropriate box(s) below and describe the equipment/function you have now and how the new item/service must coordinate, connect, or interface with the existing system.
A patent, copyright or proprietary data limits competition. The proprietary data is (If applicable, include patent/ copyright drawing numbers, technical manual (TM) numbers, etc.)
These are “direct replacements” parts/components for existing equipment as specified below. (NOTE: Identify main unit or existing equipment and why no other parts will work.)
Other information to support a sole source or brand name buy:
Buffalo Pumps owns all proprietary rights to the design, drawing, and intellectual property for the centrifugal pump assembly . No other brand are known to fit in the ESB Class ships. Any deviations from using non-OEM parts will not be compatible in form, fit, or function and may result in personal injury or equipment failure.
This pump is a direct replacement for the pump in place at the moment. Pump has to be sourced from OEM (Buffalo Pumps) to meet MSC requirements and specifications. Pump provides fire main for the vessel 24 hours in the day and it is essential for vessel fire fighting capabilities and readiness.
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