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This document is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source/Brand Name Requirement form for a federal contract opportunity. The solicitation is for procurement of parts for the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199) in FY 2026, specifically requesting 4 Bladder, Split Tube (P/N 513565) and 48 Nuts (P/N 000110X0039) to be delivered to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. The procurement is restricted to Eaton Corporation as the sole source/brand name requirement, with a required delivery date of 9/17/25.

The document emphasizes critical safety considerations, noting that only authorized field service technicians with specific expertise can handle these parts. Eaton owns all drawings and specifics for the required parts, which are critical to the brake prop shaft and ship equipment. The parts are direct replacements that must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing shipboard systems. The solicitation highlights that the failure of these components could pose a hazard to the ship, and the procurement is subject to SMS Procedure Number 10.6-002-AOA/ALL.