Redacted Sole Source.pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification and Recommendation document from NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) dated April 15, 2026. NASA recommends negotiating exclusively with Marotta Controls, Inc. for Marotta Flight Valves to support the KSC 90-Day Challenge for the Dust Tolerant Automated Umbilical (DTAU) and Lunar Electrostatic Discharge and Dust Mitigation (LEDM) Projects. The estimated cost is to be proposed, with a delivery lead-time of approximately 2 weeks.
The justification for sole source procurement rests on the flight-certified status of Marotta Flight Valves and their current availability in Marotta Controls' inventory. The document establishes that these valves represent the only products meeting the Government's technical requirements and compressed delivery schedule, making competition impractical. The recommending technical user and Project Manager is Rene Formosa from the NE-L6 Office. No alternative sources or brand name options were pursued, as the flight-certification requirement and schedule constraints eliminate viable competitors in the marketplace.
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC)
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 Marotta Controls, Inc only for Marotta Flight Valves. The total estimated cost of this effort is $To be Proposed and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 2 Weeks Aro.
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 Manufacture Name 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.
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.
These products are needed to support the KSC 90-Day Challenge given to the Dust Tolerant Automated Umbilical (DTAU) and Lunar Electrostatic Discharge and Dust Mitigation (LEDM) Projects. The Marotta Flight Values have already been flight certified, and Marotta Controls currently has them in stock
2. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name?? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
These are the only flight valves that meet the Government’s requirement and delivery schedule.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Rene Formosa 4/15/2026 Technical User Name Date
Project Manager Title
NE-L6
Office
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