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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER

RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE

OR BRAND NAME

Brand Name Justification:

I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from Hydralift AmClyde/NOV for new chain and sprockets for the jib hoist on the B-stand derrick crane. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 18 weeks from contract award.

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.

Hydralift AmClyde/NOV is the original manufacturer from which the parts should be acquired. Non- OEM or aftermarket parts could result in substandard quality factors on these parts and be considered a modification to the equipment.

2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.

Aftermarket parts could result in substandard parts and be considered an unapproved modification to the crane. This is not acceptable.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Pursuant to FAR 5.201, any contract action over $25,000 (not bought via GSA or SEWP) shall be synopsized in the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the brand name justification must be referenced or attached.