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This is a NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers Sole Source/Brand Name Requirement document for marine sanitation equipment for the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2). The document justifies a brand name requirement for RedFox Environmental Services marine sanitation equipment, specifically requesting the following critical spare parts: Start Valve (PN 101101800, Qty 10), VPC-V Controller (PN 101100010, Qty 10), FD Valve (PN 054101000, Qty 2), and Lower Housing (PN 054110020, Qty 2).

The justification emphasizes that these are direct replacement parts that must conform to specific APL and model requirements (X23912AQ2R MODEL: 101100000). The documentation cites DoD Manual 4715.06 and explains that these parts are critical spares for Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) on Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels, with non-brand name parts unable to pass certification. The document indicates that using alternative parts would result in reconfiguration of the existing equipment and potentially fail to meet design, fit, and function requirements for the specific marine vessel system.