SATPC0037483 Tab 10 BNJ Redacted.pdf
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- FY25 BMC Helix Renewal Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC25894233Q
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This is a Brand Name Justification document from NASA Shared Services Center recommending negotiation only with vendors who can provide BMC Software, Inc.'s FY25 BMC Helix Renewal for the period of 01/01/25 - 12/31/26. The document is dated March 15, 2017 (Version 2.0).
The justification explains that this renewal procurement is necessary for maintaining and calibrating NASA-owned equipment at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The document cites extensive existing systems, workflows, and artifacts that are integrated with BMC's solution, noting that MSFC has made a significant prior investment that would be lost if an alternate product were selected. The justification further states that switching to a different vendor would negatively impact project timelines and budgets, require staff training, and be both operationally costly and time-prohibitive. The procurement is deemed essential for keeping NASA equipment operational and properly calibrated for daily work.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| SATPC0037483 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf | ||
| SATPC0037483 Tab 10 BNJ Redacted.pdf | ||
| SATPC0037483 Tab 10 Open Market RFQ.pdf | ||
| SATPC0037483 Tab 04 4 SOW.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 only for Product being purchased . 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 only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from BMC Software, Inc. for FY25 BMC Helix Renewal. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 01/01/25 – 12/31/26.
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.
This renewal procurement is necessary to ensure the ongoing maintenance and annual calibrations of NASA owned equipment. Extensive systems, workflows, and other artifacts are in place within NASA Marhall Space Flight Centr (MSFC) and this procurement is a continuation of the existing implemented setup. The distinctive features of this product are considered standard in MSFC’s current work processes and system architecture. NASA has invested approximately ( If an alternate product was selected, this investment would be lost.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The introduction of a new vendor/product to meet this functional requirement would have repercussions on project timelines, budgets, and staff. Time delays would result from evaluating different products and transitioning to a potentially unfamiliar product. Furthermore, there is a possibility that project team members would need training to become proficient with the alternative product. The overall impact of such a change would be considerable. This renewal procurement ensures that the NASA equipment stays operable and calibrated within specification to perform daily work. This procurement is vital to NASA’s past investment. To pursue the evaluation or procurement of an alternate service would be both operationally cost and time prohibitive.
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