SATPC0039297 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 of a VHX digital microscope. NASA recommends negotiating exclusively with Government Scientific Source, Inc. to purchase a digital microscope and accessories manufactured by the Keyence Corporation of America. The justification includes the vendor's previous successful NASA Langley Research Center (LaRC) procurement history, compliance with NASA procurement standards, and ability to meet a mission-critical timeline with fast and reliable delivery. The estimated lead time for delivery is 15 days upon issuing a purchase order, and the document emphasizes that the specific equipment is crucial for testing unique and first-of-its-kind samples, with the chosen vendor being highly knowledgeable in equipment repairs and upgrades.
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| SATPC0039297 Tab 07 Capability Statement SAM.gov.pdf | ||
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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 Government Scientific Source, Inc. only for the VHX digital microscope and its accessories manufactured by the Keyence Corporation of America as listed on the attached
. The total estimated cost of this procurement is and the estimated lead time for delivery is 15 days upon issuing a purchase order.
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.
The company listed on the quote is a trusted vendor for prior NASA LaRC purchase of a digital microscope manufactured by the Keyence Corporation of America. All necessary certifications relating to equipment performance are available with the vendor. We are also on a very tight mission critical timeline and the vendor attached is fast and reliable. Trusted vendor and already 889 compliant with NASA procurement standards. We have also sourced similar equipment and related components from them.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The identified equipment satisfies the NASA’s requirement for testing unique and first-of-its kind samples. The vendor is highly knowledgeable in repairs and upgrades.
Another vendor may not satisfy NASA’s equipment and performance requirements as
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