SATPC0037490 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center "Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name" form, specifically recommending a sole source procurement from ESI North America, Inc. for maintenance and technical support of token-based VA One licensing.
The procurement period is from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026. ESI Group is identified as the manufacturer and exclusive distributor of VA One application within the United States, with no other vendors able to provide the required application. The justification notes that the software is currently being used for various NASA projects, including SLS and Gateway, and is critical for independent verification and validation of models received from contractors. The document emphasizes that failure to procure maintenance in a timely manner would cause significant delays to already tight project schedules. The recommendation is dated January 24, 2025.
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| SATPC0037490 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf | ||
| SATPC0037490 Tab 04 4 SOW..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
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with ESI North America, Inc. only for the maintenance and technical support of our existing token-based VA One licensing (see Statement of Work). The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject band 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.
ESI Group is the manufacturer and distributor of the required VA One application, As such ESI North America, Inc. has the exclusive rights to distribute all products and services produced or marketed by ESI Group, within the United States. As VA One is only produced by ESI Group, there are no other vendors, agents, or third parties who can provide the required application. lThey are the sole provider of this service.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
This software is currently being used in support of various projects, including SLS and Gateway, at the Center and failure to procure maintenance in a timely manner would cause a significant delay to the already tight schedules for these projects. This software is used by various projects for independent vilification and validation of models received from contractors.
Date : 1/24/2025
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