SATPC0038678 Tab 10 BNJ redacted.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) form from NASA Shared Services Center for procuring Altosid XR-G Ultra, a carbon-free larvicide granule for mosquito control. NASA is seeking to purchase this specific chemical formulation for mosquito population management at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), with the procurement period extending through September 30, 2025. The justification highlights the product's unique characteristics, including its 28-day effectiveness, consistent mode of action, and ability to control adult mosquito emergence, including those potentially carrying vector-borne diseases.
The document emphasizes the importance of chemical rotation to prevent insect resistance, with recommendations from Brevard County Mosquito Control Office and support from the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The technical user, James Brooks from the Environmental Management Branch, notes that not purchasing this specific chemical could result in ineffective mosquito population control and potentially increased spending on alternative methods. The solicitation is specifically targeting vendors who can provide Altosid XR-G Ultra, with the procurement aimed at maintaining effective mosquito control strategies.
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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 Altosid XR-G Ultra. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is September 30, 2025.
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 carbon-free, clean (S)-methoprene granule larvicide formulation controls the emergence of adult mosquitoes, including those which may transmit vector-borne diseases, using a consistent mode of action. Effective for up to 28 days, Altosid XR-G Ultra is easy on equipment and provides effective, flexible larval control for all public health professionals.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Insects develop a resistance to chemicals over time. Best Management Practices recommend rotating chemicals to prevent this resistance. Bravard County, Mosquito Control Office recommends that this chemcical is added to the application roatation. KSC’s land manager, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge supports this recommendation. Not purchasing this checmical could result in NASA spending for , such as in the previous years, with no impact on the mosquito population.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
This larvicide will help prevent mosquitos from breeding and developing resistance to previously purchased larvicides.
James Brooks 6/5/2025 Technical User Name Date
KSC Enviromnetal Lead Title Environmental Management Branch Office
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