SATPC0037858 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf
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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name for a specific procurement. NASA is seeking to acquire an MTS Alignment System from MTS Systems Corporation for a strategic investment project, with a sole source justification. The total estimated cost and delivery timeline are not explicitly defined, but the period of performance is noted as 95 days after receipt of order (ARO).
The justification for sole sourcing emphasizes MTS's unique capability to provide this specialized equipment, citing the complexity of manufacturing specific components and the necessity for compatibility with existing MTS systems used by the NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC). The document highlights potential operational impacts if an alternative vendor is used, including the risk of requiring over 200 man-hours of manual work to complete mission-critical tasks. The solicitation number is 80NSSC25898072Q, and vendors are instructed to reference this tracking number when submitting quotes.
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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 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.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from MTS Systems Corporation for MTS Alignment System for Strategic Investment. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 95 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.
Due to the complexity involved and the necessity for manufacturing specific components, MTS is the sole provider of these services. The intricate nature of the redesign process, coupled with the requirement for optimal functionality, makes this MTS equipment essential for our ongoing laboratory operations.
Additionally, compatibility and interchangeability are imperative for integration with the existing MTS systems currently utilized in support of the NESC and various branches.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Utilizing a non-specified product may hinder the proper functioning of the equipment. If we are compelled to perform this process manually, it could lead to over 200 man-hours dedicated to work programs aimed at completing mission-critical NESC tasks or project milestones.
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