26P0146 OSJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Commercial Only One Source/Brand Name Justification for a sole source procurement submitted in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

The Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Centers (NAVSUP FLC) is seeking to procure one high impact shock battery, model IST6H51 18-G75-27 EE, for installation onboard military sealift command (MSC) vessels. The procuring activity has restricted competition to a single source: East Penn Manufacturing Co., a large business (CAGE Code 04055). The justification asserts that the required batteries are internal components of forklift trucks onboard MSC vessels and are classified as Critical Safety Items under category 15—mission equipment. According to COMSCINST 4490.1C, MSC N7, only qualified sources may produce and service these critical safety items. The batteries currently installed are manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The government contends that procurement from the OEM ensures continued compliance with manufacturer specifications, preserves system integrity, supports regulatory acceptance during inspection and survey, and that any generic substitution could result in incompatibility with existing equipment or damage to the forklift truck. The justification concludes that no other source can meet the government's minimum requirements without unacceptable risk to personnel safety and vessel operability. The certifying official attests that all statements are complete, correct, and represent the minimum requirement of the government, and acknowledges that this sole source justification precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.