SATPC0034941 Tab 06 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

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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 Glock Ges.m.b.H for Glock 17 GEN 5 9mm w/Glock Night Sights, Glock 45 GEN 5 9mm MOS’s, Glock GEN 5 9mm magazines, Federal Law Enforcement 9mm 147 gr HST jacketed hollow point rounds and Federal 9mm 115gr FMJ Training rounds (associated ammunition do not require brand name justification). The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 31 August 2024.

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.

NASA has standardized, as has every other federal agency, on utilizing Glocks as their primary duty weapon. NASA JSC security officers currently carry Glock 22s, however the federal government is standardizing on Glock 17s and Glock 45s to standardize on 9x19 ammunition usage instead of 40 caliber ammunition (Glock 22s are .40 Cal) to save on cost, and to standardize across all federal agencies. Primary reasons why this benefits JSC are: Familiarity- Officers are currently utilizing Glocks and are comfortable with the form and function. Lightweight- With the standard polymer frame, there is a significant weight savings over full steel models from other handgun manufacturers. Ease of use-

Glocks are simple to operate with no external safeties or de-cockers. Availability of spare parts-Spare parts are widely available, both OEM and aftermarket. Capacity- The 17 round standard magazine capacity is industry leading. Reduced recoil- The 9mm round has an excellent balance between less felt recoil, while still maintaining ballistic performance. Safety- The Glock pistol has 3 safety systems in the design to ensure the pistol only fires when intended. Modularity- The Glock pistol is highly customizable with accessories such as; lights, sights and optics, as well as being adaptable to left handed shooters.

Reliability- Glock reliability is unparalleled. Warranty- Glock guarantees its pistols against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 year. Established company- Glock has been producing handguns for 30 years and continues to provide parts and service for discontinued models. Armorers- There are several

Glock certified armorers already on center to address any issues that may arise.

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

Will cause significant impact to the federal government standardization effort. Most significantly utilizing another brand would drive an unessessary and significant costs increase, as any other weapon

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ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

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The above justification in pursuant to one of the following (only select one):

☐ - Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source (RDSS): For open market purchases, pursuant to FAR 5.101(a)(1), the proposed contract action will be placed on SAM.gov under the authority of FAR 13.106 - 1(b)(1)(i).

☐ - Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source (RDSS): For open market purchases, pursuant to FAR 5.101(a)(2), the proposed contraction action was not placed on SAM.gov as oral solicitation will be used to solicit quotation under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(c).

☐ - Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source (RDSS): For open market purchases, pursuant to FAR 5.202(a)(2), the proposed contract action is exempt from publication on SAM.gov because the government would be seriously injured if the Agency complies with the time periods specified in FAR 5.203.

☐ - Brand Name Justification (BNJ): For open market purchases, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the acquisition of the referenced brand name item is hereby justified. (Under $25,000)

☐ - Brand Name Justification (BNJ): For open market purchases, pursuant to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the acquisition of the referenced brand name item is hereby justified. Pursuant to FAR 5.201, any contract action over $25,000 shall be synopsized in the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) and the brand name justification must be attached.

☐ - SEWP/IDIQ Brand Name Justification (BNJ): For schedule/IDIQ purchases, pursuant to FAR 16.505(4)(i) (ii), the acquisition of the referenced brand name item(s) is hereby justified. (under $30,000)

☐ - SEWP/IDIQ Brand Name Justification (BNJ): For schedule/IDIQ purchases, pursuant to FAR 16.505(a)(4)(i)(ii)(iii)(A), the acquisition of the referenced brand name item(s) is hereby justified. Any action over $30,000 the brand name shall be posted on the agency website used to solicit offers for orders.

☐ - Limited Source Justification (LSJ) Sole Source: For GSA orders, pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. Action will be performed against GSA Contract ___________________.

☐ - Limited Source Justification (LSJ) Brand Name: For GSA orders, pursuant to FAR 8.405-6(b), the item is peculiar to one manufacturer. A brand name item, whether available on one or more schedule contracts, is an item peculiar to one manufacturer.

☐ - Exception to Fair Opportunity (EFO): For SEWP orders or orders placed against other IDIQ contracts, under the authority of the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) and Pursuant to FAR 16.505(b), exemption under FAR 16.505(b)(2) used is based on the following:

☐ (A) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays ☐ (B) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized.

☐ (C) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

I hereby accept the above stated recommendation and determine that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

X Contracting Officer