SATPC0040606 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name form, dated March 2, 2026. The document is a sole source justification for procurement action with Nikon Corporation for modification of a large volume computed tomography (LVCT) system. The total estimated cost and period of performance are redacted in the document.
The justification for sole sourcing with Nikon is based on two primary factors: Nikon is the original manufacturer of the LVCT system and possesses unique knowledge of its design and operation, and Nikon currently holds the maintenance contract for the system. The document notes that modifications performed by vendors other than Nikon could void the existing maintenance contract. Additionally, the technical complexity of the system modifications would create significant schedule delays and compatibility issues if performed by another vendor lacking prior knowledge of the equipment. Using an alternative vendor would also jeopardize the continuity of the current maintenance support agreement. The technical user who submitted this justification is identified with a redacted name and office affiliation.
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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 Nikon only for modification of the large volume computed tomography system. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance is Date.
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.
Nikon was the original manufacturer of the large volume computed tomography system (LVCT) and has unique knowledge of the system. In addition, Nikon holds the maintenance contract for the system.
Modifications not performed by Nikon could void that maintenance contract for the system.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Due to the complexity of the system being modified bringing another vendor without the apriori knowledge in to do the work would bring in significant schedule and compatibility issues. Additionally, would cause serious issues with the current maintenance contract to maintain the system.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Technical User Name Date3/2/2026 r Title
Office
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