SATPC0038498 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf

This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source form for a sole source procurement. NASA recommends negotiating with Element U.S. Space & Defense for shock testing of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Reefing Line Cutters, with an estimated 15-week lead time for delivery. The justification stems from the unique testing requirements and Element's demonstrated capability to perform a non-traditional shock test that is not typically available in most shock test stands.

The document highlights that this procurement is a GFE response to work performed on earlier contracts, where commercial alternatives were tested with the same vendors. NASA requires specific data equivalent to the previous contract, and Element has done preliminary work demonstrating their ability to complete shock testing and deliver test data in an acceptable format. The procurement notes that using an alternative vendor would require extensive time and expense to obtain similar testing results, further supporting the sole source selection.