Brand Name Justification_Redacted Version.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION FOR CERAMSOURCE PRODUCTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIRED SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ESTIMATED

VALUE, AND DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

NFPC requires a variety of foundry products to be utilized during their daily operations.

Specifically, this procurement is for multiple foundry products that include rope, m-board, and fiber spun blanket that are used in insulation and the mold making process. The purpose of these foundry items at NFPC is to keep molding making production running smoothly. The required material is listed in section 1.2 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

This a brand name requirement for CeramSource TaoFibre foundry specific products. The estimated amount is The products listed in section

3.1 of the SOW are shown below:

TAOFIBRE THREE-PLY TWISTED ROPE WITH GLASS INSERT

1.25”(1-1/4”)DIAMETER, 175’ PER ROLL

TAOFIBRE THREE-PLY TWISTED ROPE WITH GLASS INSERT

1.50”(1-1/2”)DIAMETER, 125’ PER ROLL

1”x24”x48” Toafibre ceramic fiber board 2”x24”x48” Toafibre ceramic fiber board

1”x24”x25’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket 1”x48”x25’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket

2”x24”x12.5’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket 2”x48”x12.5’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket 1”x12”x12.5’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket 2”x24”x12.5’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket 2”x12”x12.5’ Taofibre Ceramic Fiber Spun Blanket

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR BRAND NAME BASED ON

CONTRACTOR’S UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS OR NATURE OF THE

ACQUISITION

NFPC utilizes specific foundry material for their manufacturing process. This material provides NFPC with ability to continue mold making process without defects. It is crucial in the mold making production that the process be done with the chances of defects reduced as much as possible. One of the ways defects are reduced is by using products that are manufactured by CeramSource, Inc. The CeramSource brand has exhibited the ability to perform at high temperature without conducting heat and withstanding the repeated thermal shock the foundry puts on them. This high-temperature stability is needed to produce molds without defects. Defects in casting could cause the castings to be thrown out due to the imperfections. This would cause significant cost impacts to the Government as there would be a duplication of material and labor to recreate the casting.

In addition, there would be schedule impacts as additional time would have to be spent on another pour.