SATPC0040148 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 targeting a sole source procurement. The Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Program seeks to join the newly funded National Science Foundation Industry-University Cooperative Research Center (NSF-IUCRC) consortium called the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM). The strategic objectives include establishing NASA as a reliable partner in the mining and exploration sector, gathering market intelligence, facilitating collaborative development, and generating an innovation pipeline to expand NASA Earth Science Division capabilities across mining industry applications.
The document indicates a total estimated cost for this effort with an estimated performance period through 1/1/2027. The justification emphasizes that CASERM is the sole provider of this unique opportunity, offering NASA a pathway to leverage academic-industry networks while contributing Earth observation and modeling capabilities to address critical challenges in the mining sector. The sole source recommendation is based on the consortium's ability to provide a pre-competitive environment for transparent dialogue, prioritize high-impact research projects, and create collaborative forums for cross-sector engagement.
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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 only for enabling direct engagement with the mining/exploration industry. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 2/1/2027.
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 Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Program is actively pursuing innovative pathways to accelerate the integration of NASA's advanced capabilities into commercial operational frameworks and strategic decision-making processes. Recognizing the dynamic and competitive landscape of today's markets, PSE strategically focuses on engaging for-profit entities within pre-competitive environments and collaborative forums. This approach fosters transparent, open dialogue regarding cross-sector challenges while preserving competitive advantages and promoting industry-wide advancement. The National Science Foundation's Industry University Cooperative Research Center (IUCRC) Program represents a proven model for bridging the gap between academic research excellence and industry application. This program specifically targets translational research and development initiatives that address critical needs within industry sectors characterized by limited internal R&D infrastructure. Operating through university-led consortia, each IUCRC empowers Industry Advisory Boards (IABs)—comprised of sector-specific industry stakeholders— to collectively identify, prioritize, and fund high-impact projects through membership investments. PSE has identified a strategic opportunity to join the newly funded NSF- IUCRC consortium, the Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM). This membership would serve multiple strategic objectives:
Trust Building: Establish NASA as a reliable, innovative partner within the mining and exploration sector. Market Intelligence: Systematically gather industry needs and identify gaps where NASA Earth Science Division (ESD) capabilities can provide
Page 2 V2.0 3-15-2017 transformative value. Collaborative Development: Facilitate substantive dialogue with IAB members and consortium leadership to co-create solutions that address real-world challenges. Innovation Pipeline: Generate derivative projects and partnerships that expand the utilization of NASA ESD assets across the mining industry applications, ultimately broadening commercial adoption and societal impact. This strategic alliance positions NASA to leverage established academic-industry networks while contributing our unique Earth observation and modeling capabilities to address critical challenges in the mining sector.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The CASERM consortium is the sole provider of this unique opportunity to NASA ESD as explained above.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
12/11/2025 Date
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