SATPC0038026 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source form for a sole source procurement. NASA's Glenn Research Center (GRC) seeks to acquire Modicon M580 PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) Equipment exclusively from Crescent Electric, with an estimated delivery timeframe of two to three weeks after procurement. The justification centers on ensuring compatibility and uniformity across GRC facilities, as the Advanced Aerospace Power and Propulsion Laboratory (AAPL) has already begun upgrading from an aging Quantum PLC to the M580 model.
The sole source procurement is deemed necessary because alternative PLC equipment would require complete system rewiring, developing an entirely new program, and would not be financially feasible. The document highlights that using Modicon Schneider Electric PLC equipment is critical for GRC's controls and instrumentation readings, and procuring from a single source will minimize spare parts purchases and facilitate cross-training across the center. The technical user signed the document on 3/25/2025, indicating this is a forward-looking procurement plan.
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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 Crescent Electric only for
Modicon M580 PLC Equipment. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is two to three weeks after procurement.
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.
GRC uses Modicon Schneider Electric PLC equipment for many of their controls and instrumentation readings in the facilities. AAPL at GRC has begun upgrading its aging Quantum PLC to M580. This procurement from a single source is to ensure compatibility and uniformity among GRC facilities and the current PLC system, minimizing the number of spares that need to be purchased and allowing for cross-training center-wide.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Using any other PLC equipment would require a complete rewiring of the current system, an entirely new program to be created, and would be financial not feasible, especially since AAPL has already started its M580 upgrade.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
3/25/2025
Technical User Name Date
Title
Office
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