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The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is issuing a brand name justification to acquire 8 gallons of Halocarbon 27S oil. This oil is essential for the oil change of NEDU's divers mixed gas transfer compressor and is a critical component for specialized life support systems in the Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF). NAVSEA 00C has approved and directed the exclusive use of Halocarbon oils due to their successful testing and qualification under U.S. Navy Diving and Manned Hyperbaric Certification Manual procedures. Using alternative products could lead to decertification of the OSF, compromise user safety, and incur significant time and cost penalties. The acquisition, conducted via simplified procedures, is deemed the best value and lowest overall cost alternative. Market research confirmed Halocarbon as the sole brand meeting the requirement, and the urgent need for OSF upgrades necessitates this specific brand to avoid mission-critical delays.