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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 Clarke only for NATULAR-G Larvicide. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is September 30, 2024.

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 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.

Natular formulations are designed to meet the treatment needs for a wide range of environmental habitats, and are excellent rotational product options for responsible resistance management. With formulations developed and manufactured exclusively by Clarke, its patented active ingredient, Qalcova brand spinosad, is a product derived from a naturally occurring soil bacterium that provides the right balance of efficacy with environmental stewardship

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

Insects develop a resistance over time. Best Management Practices recommend rotating chemicals to prevent resistance. Bravard County, Mosquito Control Office recommends this chemcical is added to the application roatation. KSC’s land manager, the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge supports this recommendation. Not purchasing could result in NASA spending $111,039.80 for DIBROM, such as in the previous years, with no impact on the mosquito population.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This larvicide will help prevent mosquitos from breeding and developing resistance to our preferred larvicides.

7/2/2024

Date