SATPC0042223 Tab 06 BNJ REVISED.pdf
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This is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from Brand Name, a justification document for single-source procurement.
NASA seeks to procure spare components for KSC Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS) equipment supporting Artemis systems from AIR LOCK on a sole-source basis. The total estimated cost is $15,900.00 with an estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery of 12/01/2026. The spare components are developed using contract documentation and system audits and must be like-for-like replacements without additional design engineering. The justification emphasizes that these systems support real-time operations for spaceport users' launch and test activities, and that only the listed brand names manufacture the specific components required for the KPLSS system. Competition is deemed impractical because procurement of non-approved components could degrade system performance, damage equipment, harm personnel, or delay launches due to incompatibility issues. The document was prepared by Christopher Pippin, Contracting Officer's Representative, from the Spaceport Integration Office – Propellants and Life Support (Mail Code: SI-D) and signed on 9/2/2026.
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
ATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM
BRAND NAME
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand names from AIR LOCK. The total estimated cost of this effort is $15,900.00 and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 12/01/2026.
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 effort is for procuring spare components for KSC Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS) equipment supporting Artemis systems. The list of spare components are developed using contract documentation and audits of the systems. The spare components are required to be like-for-like replacements without additional design engineering. These systems are used for supporting real-time operations for spaceport users’ launch and test activities. The listed brand names manufacture the specific components used for the KPLSS system.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Like-for-like replacement spare components in inventory are required for this system. There is a potential for critical component replacement required during real-time support operations. There cannot be any compatibility concerns with the replacement spare components in inventory. Procurement of non-approved components could degrade system performance, damage the system, or harm personnel. Non-approved components which are incompatible with the system also pose a high-risk of delaying launch as the system would not be ready to support.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Christopher Pippin 9/2/2026 Technical User Name Date
Contracting Officer’s Representative Title Spaceport Integration Office – Propellants and Life Support Mail Code: SI-D Office
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