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This document is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source Justification form for Mission Support Materials. The procurement is for a Stud-Tap, CAT Part-Number 418-8820 (F800) and 174-7792 (F801), manufactured and distributed by Caterpillar INC, with a Required Delivery Date (RDD) of 999. The total estimated cost is redacted.

The materials are specifically for direct replacement spare parts for repair and overhaul of the LPD-17 Class Ship's Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) subsystem. The procurement is justified as a brand name requirement because these Mission Support Materials are technically authorized for use on the existing Caterpillar Diesel Engine 3608, are uniquely interfaced with the current system, and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has proprietary technical data that prevents open-source procurement. The document indicates that Caterpillar is not willing to share item specifications to support alternative sourcing.