1.4 N6275850736300 BN_Revised_Redacted.pdf

This document is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source or Brand Name Justification form for epoxy coating products from Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. The requirement is for specific epoxy coating materials (NSN 5073-6300 series) with various color specifications, including haze gray, dark gray, white, and summer grade variants, to be delivered by 7/31/25. The coating products must be procured exclusively from Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc., as they are the only manufacturer capable of producing materials in accordance with NAVSEA instructions, with specific requirements that primer coats must be from the same manufacturer as other coats in the system.

The justification emphasizes that SRF JMC is using Akzo Nobel products in the cleaning and painting process, which requires International Paint products, and that no other companies can supply authorized alternative items. The document cites NAVSEA Standard Item 009-32, which mandates that primer coat(s) must be from the same manufacturer as other coats, and highlights the proprietary nature of the intellectual property and specifications. The acquisition is positioned as a brand name requirement with competition precluded, targeting authorized distributors who can demonstrate capability to meet the specific technical and manufacturing specifications.