SATPC0038645 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 form, specifically a Brand Name Justification document. The document justifies procuring specific radio equipment from uAvionix for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) telemetry, including models SkyStation915POE, SkyLink915, SkyStation5060POE, SkyLink5060, SkyLink5060micro, and TruFYX - TSO. The recommended procurement has an estimated lead time of 6-8 weeks, with the technical justification emphasizing the unique integration and compatibility of these specific radio devices with NASA's existing UAS vehicles.
The justification highlights two primary reasons for sole-source procurement: (1) these items are specifically built for UAS telemetry, with existing integration experience, and (2) alternative brands would require extensive re-testing, potentially cause longer integration times, increased labor costs, and potential incompatibility with NASA's UAS vehicles. The radios operate within the C-Band, which is a limited spectrum band, further supporting the specific brand selection. The document is associated with Solicitation Number 80NSSC25905950Q for UAS C2 systems operating in 900MHz and C-Band spectrum.
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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 with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from uAvionix for SkyStation915POE (UAX-50002-01), SkyLink915 (UAX-50001-01), SkyStation5060POE (UAX-50006-01),SkyLink5060* (UAX-50004-01), SkyLink5060micro* (UAX-50005-01), and the TruFYX - TSO (UAX-90042-01). The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 6-8 weeks.
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.
These items are built specifically for UAS telemetry and we have experience integrating these into UAS.
Procuring different radios will require a completely new round of testing and integration that the uAvionix radios will not. The 5060 radios also operate within the C-Band which is a limited spectrum band.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
If another brand was purchased, integration into our UAS would take much longer, resulting in more labor hours and a delay for the UAS to be upgraded. Other brands may not be compatible with our UAS vehicles, which would result in us not being able to use the devices.
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7/1/2025
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