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This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit form from NASA Shared Services Center for a sole source procurement from The National GEM Consortium. The document outlines a sole source justification for acquiring MUREP GEM Fellowships for Masters and Ph.D. students, with a performance period from June 2025 to August 2025. The procurement covers fellowship contributions, which include stipends, tuition, and administration fees for Masters and Ph.D. fellowship packages. NASA has determined that this specific consortium is the only viable source for these fellowship services, citing a unique partnership that directly supports NASA's objectives for the MUREP (Minority University Research and Education Project) program.

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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

The National GEM Consortium Institute

June 2025

PICK ONE

Sole Source:

☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with The National GEM Consortium only for MUREP GEM Fellowships MS and PhD Contributions/Sponsorship. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is June 2025 – August 2025.

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 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.

This Statement of Work is for the purchase of The National GEM Consortium contribution of Masters and Ph.D fellows, their GEM Fellowship Sponsorship which encompasses stipend, tuition and administration fees. The proposed purchase covers; (1) GEM Fellowship contributions for Masters and Ph. D packages and (2) GEM Fellowship Administration fees.

2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.

The purchase of this is for The National GEM Consortium partnership with NASA to sponsor both Masters and Ph. D Fellowship Stipends and Administration fees.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

Technical User Name Date

Title Office

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