SATPC0041773 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name document, dated March 15, 2017.

The document justifies a brand name sole source procurement for an Engine Trailer (Part Number F414-GE-100 PN 1330-1000-0) from General Aviation Industries. The justification states that the purchase requires a specific part number in accordance with the GEK and X-59 maintenance manual, with no approved alternatives available through appropriate channels for use on the X-59's GE 414 engine. The procurement is necessary because another vendor or brand would not be compatible or approved for the X-59 project and would impact the schedule by halting engine maintenance operations. The document contains sections addressing the unique characteristics and supporting rationale for the single source selection, the competitive impact analysis, and spaces for additional comments. Specific pricing, cost estimates, and delivery dates are redacted in the visible portions of the document. The justification emphasizes that competition is impractical due to compatibility and approval restrictions mandated by the equipment's technical specifications and maintenance requirements.