SATPC0038134 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification form from NASA Shared Services Center recommending the procurement of a Hydmech S-20 Manual Pivot Style Band Saw. The document details the rationale for selecting Hydmech as the sole vendor, highlighting the company's leading position in metal band saw solutions and unique product capabilities. Specific justifications include the band saw's 3HP VFD drive, 13" round cutting capacity at 90 degrees, and compatibility with existing infrastructure.
The procurement is for supporting mockup fabrication, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 6-8 weeks. The justification emphasizes that alternative vendors could potentially increase man-hours and costs for infrastructure and tooling adjustments. Hydmech was selected based on positive customer service reviews and the specific technical specifications that meet NASA's requirements for this horizontal band saw procurement.
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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 Hydmech for Hydmech S-20 Manual Pivot Style Band Saw and accompanying additions. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 6-8 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.
Hydmech is a leading company for metal band saw and cold saw solutions. Hydmech incorporates a Quality Pledge to ensure their customers receive the best solution, and have received more positive reviews on their customer service than competitors. This Band Saw has a culmination of capabilities that are requested for this procurement. This includes a 3HP VFD drive, 13” round cutting capacity at 90 degrees, and power requirements that will fit within the planned usage scope_
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The horizontal band saw requested here was specifically chosen to meet all of the specifications needed for this procurement. This includes compatibility with existing infrastructure and tooling. Potential impacts of not procuring this router include increased man-hours and costs for adjusting infrastructure and procuring tooling. This specific company has also received more positive review on customer service, potentially saving man-hours when trouble-shooting is needed.
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