1.4 N6275850437600 BN Signed_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source or Brand Name Justification form from NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers for a specific rebuild kit. The document justifies a sole source procurement from ASCO Valve Manufacturing, LLC for repair materials for a CAT3 STM Flow Control Valve, with part number 314866. The specific item (N62758-5043-7600 THRU 7603) is a rebuild kit, and the procurement is restricted to this manufacturer due to several key factors:

The justification cites technical and proprietary reasons for the sole source procurement, including that the materials are required for repairing each component of a specific flow control valve system. ASCO Valve Manufacturing owns the design, characteristics, and production of the item through its engineering drawings and specifications. The parts are direct replacements listed in the technical manual (S9587-AT-MMA-010), and the ASCO website provides an extensive list of authorized distributors, including several small businesses. The document confirms that the requested material represents the minimum government requirements and precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.