1.3.5 1301367235 Under SAT Commercial Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

This is a One Source/Brand Name Justification document for a Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC) commercial procurement, submitted in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

The Navy seeks specialized fuel transfer hoses with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026. The procurement involves three specific hose types: 4-inch and 6-inch Willcox Marine Master Fuel Hoses for bulk fuel transfer operations between barges and piers, requiring high flexibility, durability, and kinking resistance for safe maritime fuel operations; and 1½-inch Conti-Tech Fuel Hoses for mobile fuel delivery trucks supporting aircraft and vehicle refueling, requiring lightweight, collapsible design with durability for frequent deployment. Competition is restricted to two manufacturers: Continental (Conti-Tech brand) and US Hose Willcox (Willcox brand). The justification identifies Continental as the sole manufacturer capable of producing custom, continuous 150-foot fuel transfer hoses required for over-water vessel fueling operations, as industry standards limit hoses to 100-foot sections, which would necessitate dangerous inline connections over water and create unacceptable safety and environmental spill risks. Additionally, Willcox Marine Master 6-inch diameter hoses are uniquely engineered with UV-resistant coating for solar degradation prevention and an integrated outer metal ring providing critical abrasion resistance against fuel barge surfaces, with built-in static grounding capabilities. The document certifies that the requested materials represent the minimum government requirement and that sole-source processing precludes competition to the maximum extent practicable.