80NSSC23842407Q BNJ.pdf
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- 80NSSC23842407Q
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This document contains a recommendation and determination to solicit from one source for a federal contract opportunity with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center. The recommendation is to negotiate with Pacific Power Source only for two additional alternating current power supplies to increase the power capabilities of a Lunar Power Testbed being built at NASA's Glenn Research Center. Compatibility is required with an existing Pacific Power 3120AFX-4AG supply previously procured for the testbed. Market research performed last year identified Pacific Power Source as the only U.S. manufacturer that could meet requirements. Soliciting another brand risks incompatibility with testbed hardware, increased costs, and schedule impacts. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number 80NSSC23842407Q for the two AC power supplies, with an estimated period of performance of six weeks.
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| 80NSSC23842407Q SOW.pdf | ||
| 80NSSC23842407Q BNJ.pdf | ||
| RFQ 80NSSC23842407Q.pdf |
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
OR BRAND NAME
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with Vendor Name only for Enter Supply or Service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter Dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is Date.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from Pacific Power Source for AC Power Supplies.
the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 6 weeks.
This recommendation is for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/only one manufacture. Competition is impractical for the following reasons (please answer the questions below):
1. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name? Please provide the unique characteristics of the items or services along with the supporting rationale and the market research performed to substantiate your reason for the suggested source/brand name.
The Power Management and Distribution Branch at NASA GRC is building up a Lunar Power Testbed.
Previously, a Pacific Power 3120AFX-4AG supply was procured for this testbed, and it was found to meet all of our requirements. We require two additional supplies to increase the power capabilities of our testbed, and it is desired to buy the same make/model for compatibility reasons. Additionally, market research was performed last year when the first supply was purchased, and Pacific Power Source was the only United States manufacturer found to meet our requirements.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
If another brand is used, there is a possibility it will not be compatible with the rest of the hardware in the testbed. Incompatible hardware would result in increased cost and schedule at significant impact to the government.
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