BRAND NAMEJUSTIFICATION REDACTED.pdf

This document is a Brand Name Justification form from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers for a sole source procurement of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) inspection and recertification services. The requirement involves procuring inspection and recertification services for various Hyster electric forklifts and related equipment for Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels, specifically four (4) 9.5K electric forklifts, six (6) 6K electric forklifts, eight (8) 6K diesel forklifts, two (2) 9.5K electric forklifts, and four (4) trailers, with a Required Delivery Date (RDD) of 7/21/2025.

The document emphasizes the critical nature of MHE maintenance for mission readiness, highlighting that only an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized service provider can perform these specialized inspections and repairs. The justification notes that the service is crucial for maintaining equipment integrity, ensuring safety, and complying with federal regulations. The procurement is marked as a brand name requirement specifically for Hyster equipment, with the government determining that only OEM-authorized technicians can properly service and certify the material handling equipment for MSC vessels.