Brand Name Doc.pdf

This is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers sole source or brand name justification form documenting why competition is precluded for a specific service requirement.

The service requested is for Fendercare certified technicians to perform maintenance and repair work on four Fendercare submarine fenders: two 3.3M DIA X 10.6M long fenders (serial numbers BP3M and BO1M) and two 4.5M DIA X 9.0 long fenders (serial numbers SP44 and SP45). Technicians must be Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified to perform warranty-required maintenance and avoid engineering approvals. The manufacturer is Fendercare Limited, with point of contact Steve MacQueen at +44 (0) 1508 500 780, located at Enterprise House, Harveys Lane, Seething, Norfolk. The justification establishes that this requirement represents the government's minimum needs and supports the sole source determination based on multiple factors: Fendercare is the proprietary manufacturer of the submarine fenders with exclusive technical knowledge; all service parts must be OEM Fendercare components (specifically safety valves) to maintain system integrity and avoid certification voidance; the work involves direct replacement parts for existing equipment; and Fendercare is the authorized representative for repair, removal, and replacement of safety valves in the fendering system to preserve warranty coverage. System warranty and technical support must flow through Fendercare to ensure proper operation.