Brand Name.pdf

This is a Sole Source or Brand Name Justification form submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers for the procurement of weather protective covers for exterior marine equipment manufactured by Transhield Inc.

The government requires customized weather protective covers with specific colors and logos for marine equipment, with materials meeting stringent ASTM and military standards, specifically ASTM D3776 for mass per unit area (fabric weight) testing and compliance. The sole source justification identifies Transhield Inc., located at 2932 Thorne Drive, Elkhart, Indiana 46514, with point of contact Matt Robbins at (951) 970-1466, as the only known product capable of meeting the government's strict performance parameters. The justification emphasizes that Transhield's product has undergone and passed rigorous standardized testing demonstrating structural integrity and weight consistency, making it the qualified manufacturer for replacement covers on all existing shipboard equipment across all DDG/CG/LHD class ships. The covers are manufactured using company-specific drawings on file with the manufacturer, and the form indicates these are direct replacement parts for existing equipment already installed on naval vessels. The requesting party certifies that the information provided is complete and correct and acknowledges that pursuing a sole source justification precludes maximum competition in the procurement process.