SATPC0039420 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf

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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 Plasma Technologies Incorporated (PTI) only for the coatings listed on the attached quote. The total estimated cost of this effort is (estimated) and the estimated period of performance is 09/1/2025.

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.

Specialized ceramic coatings are required to continue evaluation from previous NASA work. PTI is uniquely qualified due to their proprietary PTI 5 (CrC-NiCr) and PTI 214 (Alumina) coating formulations that have been extensively evaluated in previous NASA testing and demonstrated superior performance compared to alternatives. The company possesses specialized expertise in applying coatings to complex geometries, including drum section components, with precise thickness control (3-5 mil for PTI 5 and 8-10 mil for PTI 214). PTI's unique manufacturing capabilities provide consistent coating application across diverse substrate materials (Al6061 and Ti-6Al-4V), essential for research continuity and data comparison with historical testing. Market research and previous testing confirm PTI's coating compositions provide optimal performance for NASA's applications, with processing controls ensuring reliable batch-to-batch consistency. PTI also offers specialized tooling for pre- and post-coat grinding that maintains precise tolerances, providing comprehensive coating and precision application capabilities.

PTI is 889 compliant with NASA procurement standards.

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

Selecting an alternative vendor could create substantial technical and programmatic impacts. Alternative providers lack established performance history with NASA's applications, necessitating additional testing that could delay research programs and increase costs. Inconsistency between alternative coatings and previously tested PTI formulations would invalidate historical performance comparisons, effectively requiring research restart. Schedule impacts could be severe, as coating re-evaluation typically requires 6-12 months of testing across various conditions. The absence of specialized tooling at alternative vendors would require additional processing steps at different facilities, increasing handling risks and quality control challenges. The combined effect could be substantially increased costs from qualification testing, research delays, and potential rework while reducing data validity through material variables that compromise research consistency.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

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We would like to purchase coatings that were previously bought from PTI under a p-card request to advance our research of these materials. Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Thank you!

7/18/2025 Technical User Name Date

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