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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 only for . The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is

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 for VA41630-CQ176FKQBA. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is December 2023.

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 requested item is an integrated circuit which is used in the Radio Frequency Mass Gauge controller

3.1 design. This design has been completed and ready for fabrication. This specific brand name IC is the only component that will fit in the design.

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

If another vendor/brand is used RFMG will be required to redesign the 3.1 design. This will cause significant expense and delay.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Date