SATPC0036226 Tab 07 RDSS_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name for the acquisition of a Keyence VHX-X1 3D microscope with elemental analysis. NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) has a requirement for this specialized microscope and recommends negotiating a sole source contract with Keyence Corporation of America. The estimated cost is and the period of performance is through 08/30/2024. NSSC determined that Keyence is the only vendor that meets the required capabilities of providing high-quality 3D imaging and light element analysis using Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy with the specified accuracy. The contract will be awarded as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13. Interested parties may submit qualifications in writing by 8:00 am CST on 8/23/2024, but the government retains sole discretion on whether to compete this procurement.
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
OR BRAND NAME
Sole Source:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with Keyence Corporation of America only for VHX optical microscope with elemental analysis. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 08/30/2024.
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?
This solicitation is for a microscope with capability of collecting high quality 3D images along with elemental analysis using a Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) system with an accuracy range of 1 to 3 % by weight. To the best of our knowledge, Keyence is the only vendor that meets our required capabilities.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used?
We do not believe that another vendor can offer the combined capability of providing high quality 3D images and measurement of light elements. This is a capability we specifically lacking and require.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
None.
7/29/2024
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