SATPC0039656 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. NASA recommends negotiating exclusively with Black Swift Technologies for a Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Flight System. The total estimated contract performance period is through September 30, 2026, with the procurement justified based on Black Swift Technologies being the sole manufacturer of this specific aircraft system.
The justification emphasizes that these items are only available from this single source, with no alternative distributors. NASA Ames notes that all spare components are either custom fabricated or specifically chosen to fit their existing system. The document highlights potential risks of using alternative vendors, including the possibility of catastrophic vehicle failure due to incompatible or unknown aftermarket components. The sole source determination is based on the unique characteristics of the aircraft system and the lack of alternative manufacturing sources.
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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 Black Swift Technologies only for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) Flight System. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is by September 30, 2026.
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.
The items being purchased are only available from this source as they are the sole manufacturer with no other distributors. All spare items are only available from this source as they are either custom fabricated components or chosen specifically for their fit with the existing system that NASA Ames currently has.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The impact of using another vender is undetermined, as there is only one manufacturer of this aircraft and the associated components. Use of ‘aftermarket’ components (which may not exist) may lead to catastrophic failure of the vehicle or worse, due to the unknown nature of their integrity or fit with the sole manufacturer’s equipment.
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