SATPC0037402 Tab 10 BNJ Redacted.pdf
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This is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) document from NASA Shared Services Center requesting to negotiate only with vendors who can provide Viasat, Inc. KG-142 encryptors and fiber optic cable. The justification states that the Viasat encryptor is specifically approved by the Defense Information Authority (DIA) for use on NASA NSS Classified Networks, not NASA Enterprise Networks. The estimated delivery timeframe is 30 days ARO.
The document explains that Viasat is the sole authorized manufacturer for these encryptors on classified networks, with no known second-source vendors approved to manufacture or maintain the equipment. While resellers exist, they primarily offer additional services like installation and configuration, which are not required for this procurement. The technical justification is signed by Michael Sasso, Information Technology Specialist at MSFC, and dated January 15, 2025.
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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
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with Vendor Name only for Web of .
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 only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Viasat, Inc. for KG-142 and Fiber optic Cable Purchase. The total estimated cost of this effort is $ and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 30 days ARO.
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.
This Encryptor is the current encryption support needed for NSS/NIN networks. Equipment will not be on a NASA Enterprise Network but on a NASA NSS Classified Network. The ViaSat encryptor is the brand that is approved by Defense Information Authority (DIA) to use on classified networks. A market survey indicated that no known second source vendors have been authorized to manufacture or provide maintenance for the items requested. The only resellers are those that have added value resources, i.e.
sales plus installation, and configuration which is not a requirement at this time
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
No known second source vendor has been authorized to manufacture or provide maintenance for the items requested. ViaSat brand Encryptors is the only brand approved to use by DIA on Classified Systems.If another brand were to be selected it would ultimately lead to budgetary and time issues.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Michael Sasso 1/15/2025 Technical User Name Date
Information Technology Specialist Title
MSFC
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