SATPC0039493 Tab 10 BNJ REDACTED.pdf

This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source for Tube Turns Double Bolt Closure from Sypris Technologies. The procurement is for 28 CL150 Vertical Tube Turns Double Bolt Closure components for the Propulsion Systems Laboratory (PSL) Combustion Air System, with a total estimated cost and performance period not fully disclosed due to redactions.

The justification emphasizes that the existing equipment requires a specific component with unique characteristics, and market research found no alternative manufacturers. The PSL facility operates at a high occupancy rate, and any unplanned maintenance or component failure could result in substantial financial impact, potentially costing over $20,000 per day in downtime. NASA recommends sole-source procurement to ensure operational continuity, minimize schedule risk, and avoid unnecessary cost increases. The recommended procurement period appears to be through November 7th, 2025, though some specific details are redacted in the document.