Brand Name Statement_Redacted.pdf

This document is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source Justification form for a specific Navy procurement. The request is for a Brand Name Requirement from Eaton Aeroquip LLC/Danfoss Power Solution for a Flex Hose Assembly and Fittings for an MCM Class Vessel. The specific components include various rubber hoses, fittings, and assemblies with precise military specifications, such as P/N 190016-2-1/2-48 and FC132-48 rubber hose, designed for marine hydraulic systems with critical operational requirements.

The justification highlights that Eaton Aeroquip/Danfoss is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole holder of technical data, tooling, and processes to manufacture these assemblies in compliance with NAVSEA drawings and military specifications. In 2023, Hydraearch Company acquired the marine/military hose fittings assembly line from Danfoss, making them the only OEM-authorized source capable of providing assemblies identical in form, fit, function, and material composition to the originally installed components. The document emphasizes the critical nature of these parts for safe shipboard hydraulic system operation and the need for precise compatibility with existing naval equipment.