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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name. The NASA Shared Services Center recommends negotiating with only vendors capable of providing APC by Schneider Electric APCRBC140 replacement battery cartridges, with an estimated delivery date of December 1, 2026. The APCRBC140 batteries are replacement components for existing SURT10000RMXLT6U UPS systems, and the UPS manufacturer specifies that only these replacement batteries are compatible with the systems. The technical justification cites that use of alternative batteries or modules could damage the equipment and violate the manufacturer's warranty, creating unacceptable risk to $100,000 test stations that these UPS units protect.
The single-source justification is based on manufacturer compatibility requirements and the critical nature of the protected equipment. The document was prepared by an Electrical Engineer from the LET-Thermal Energy Conversion Branch and is dated September 9, 2026. No pricing information or estimated contract value is provided in this justification document.
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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 band name from APC by Schneider Electric for APCRBC140 replacement battery cartridges. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 12/1/2026.
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.
The APCRBC140 replacement batteries are replacement batteries for existing SURT10000RMXLT6U UPS systems. The UPS manufacturer specifically states that only these replacement batteries will work with these systems.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Use of different batteries/modules may damage the systems and will result in a violation of the manufacturer’s warranty. These units protect $100K test stations.
___9/9/2026____ Date
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
If you need additional information, feel free to contact me.
Technical User Name
Electrical Engineer Title LET-Thermal Energy Conversion Branch Office
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