SATPC0039228 Tab 10 BNJ Redacted.pdf

This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source form for acquiring hardware for the Kennedy Laboratory Capabilities Committee. The document presents two options: soliciting from a single vendor or a specific brand name (Mahr, Inc. for Configured MarSurf VD Series System). The estimated period of performance is 14 weeks ARO, with the procurement supporting equipment replacement for high-tolerance fitting components used in Exploration Ground Systems (Artemis).

The justification for sole source/single brand selection centers on maintaining data consistency and operational efficiency. Using an alternative vendor or brand could introduce inconsistencies with previously collected data, require additional operator training, and necessitate recertification of equipment. The hardware is critical for qualifying parts and equipment, and changing sources would potentially involve significant time and cost implications for verifying compatibility with existing systems and laboratory standards.