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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source for Upgrading the Smart Query Platform. The recommendation is to negotiate solely with Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech) for a Smart Document Management System (Phase III). The total estimated cost and performance period are redacted, but the delivery timeframe is specified as August 2025 through July 2026.

The justification highlights Florida Tech's expertise in AI/ML applications, particularly in solving complex problems and developing smart half-tailoring solutions for contractual applications. The document emphasizes that Florida Tech has unique capabilities in AI/ML training data and standards that could not be found elsewhere. The recommendation includes two key questions addressing the rationale for the sole source selection and potential impacts of using an alternative vendor, with specific concerns about additional costs, schedule risks, and the challenge of educating a secondary vendor about NASA's specific needs.