SATPC0034897 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to procure MKS Instruments DualMag and Stabil-Ion gauge transducers, controllers, and cables for the X-ray and Cryogenic Facility (XRCF) at Marshall Space Flight Center. NASA recommends negotiating with only MKS Instruments due to the facility's existing infrastructure and operational requirements. The estimated total cost is undisclosed, with an estimated delivery time of up to 20 weeks. Specifically, NASA requires 4 DualMag transducers, 4 PDR900 controllers, and 6 Stabil-Ion gauge transducers with associated cables and power cords. NASA technicians and engineers will install the systems. This BNJ justifies the sole-source procurement based on the systems' compatibility with the facility's existing MKS equipment, accuracy, and features.
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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 MKS Instruments for gauge transducers, controllers, and cables. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is up to 20 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 X-ray and Cryogenic Facility (XRCF) utilizes a variety of MKS pressure gauges throughout the facility for pressure monitoring, and many of the Stabil-Ion gauge transducers installed throughout the facility are compatible with the controllers that are being purchased. Also, the DualMag gauges are a direct replacement for the already installed Cold Cathode Gauges (CCG) and are considered the newer generation of this style of gauge. These DualMag gauges and compatible PDR900 controllers are a newer generation direct replacement for existing CCGs. Nearly every gauge in the facility is MKS-brand, so repairs, customer support, documentation lookup, and warranty service are also simplified and well known by XRCF personnel.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
These exact models of gauges were chosen based on their accuracy in certain pressure ranges, specific features such as relays and set point control, and compatibility with existing systems. Other systems may not provide the same quality in accuracy nor versatility in application, which may require purchase of additional gauges in the future to better adhere to the stringent requirements of space simulation testing.
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