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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 Stellar, Taber, Yokogawa, Omega, and Kaye for EUS Green Run Instrumentation. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is

03/14/2022.

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 brand names listed in the SOW have yielded the best results in the past for the application with it is being acquired. These instruments will be used for EUS Green Run Testing. These brands and models were also used for Core Stage Green Run Testing. They will ensure that the B2 Test Stand stays ready and capable in the event we are required to test another Core Stage after EUS testing is complete.

2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.

Uncertainty in product quality. Possible malfunction during critical test, loss of data, and extended down time investigating and trouble shooting the sources of malfunction.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Pursuant to FAR 5.201, any contract action over $25,000 (not bought via GSA or SEWP) shall be synopsized in the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the brand name justification must be referenced or attached.