SATPC0036492 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) for a federal contract opportunity related to the Gensym G2 Development-QA/Test requirement. The BNJ recommends that NASA negotiate only with vendors who can provide the Gensym G2 software platform, as it is a unique commercial software solution owned by Ignite Technologies and required for NASA's Autonomous Systems projects. The total estimated cost is $[REDACTED] for a 1-year period of performance from 8/19/2024 to 8/18/2025. No other vendors are seen as viable alternatives, as the G2 platform is the only solution that meets NASA's requirements for implementing autonomous operational capabilities. Failure to procure this software would cause harm to NASA's current and future autonomous systems development.
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| SATPC0036492 Tab 10 SOW_Redacted.pdf |
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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
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from IgniteTech for Gensym G2 Development-QA/Test with 1 TW - Subscription; 1 Dev for QA use only, 1 TW, 1 year. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 8/19/2024 – 8/18/2025.
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.
Ignite Technologies owns a unique commercial software platform, G2. SHI is the sole agent of sales of this product and associated services. NASA Platform for Autonomous System (NPAS), developed as Stennis Space Center (SSC), uses the G2 platform to implement autonomous operation at the NASA SSC High Pressure Gas Facility in support of Rocket Propulsion Test (RPT) project INSIGHT (Intelligent Stennis Gas House Technology). Additionally, SSC will be using NPAS, developed on the G2 platform to implement autonomous operation for awarded Project Polaris, ASTRA – Autonomous Satellite Technology for Resilient Applications. The G2 development licenses with support and maintenance service is required for this technology demonstrator awarded project.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
No other company has developed a software platform that encompasses the tools to enable implementation of autonomous operations that NASA deems as viable solution for implementing all requirements associated with autonomy. Failure to procure this software developed by Ignite Technologies, would cause harm to NASA’s current and future development of autonomous operational capabilities.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: None
8/22/2024
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