1.4 N6275850557600 BN rd.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for a sole source procurement issued by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers. The document seeks to acquire a #4 Stern Tube Seal for a Navy vessel from Wartsila Defense, Inc., with a brand name requirement. Key details include:

The procurement is specifically for a direct replacement part (Insert, Face) with Document Number N62758-5055-7600, Item 24 (H71435-5). Wartsila Defense, Inc. is the sole source because they are the original manufacturer, have proprietary intellectual property rights, and are the only source that can provide this specific material. The item has a National Stock Number (NSN) 2010-01-283-1507 and is already ordered to supply the system, with LLTM backorder date viable for project execution. The document emphasizes that the material is completely proprietary to Wartsila Defense, Inc., and no other manufacturers can provide this specific component.