SATPC0040951 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name submitted by NASA's Shared Services Center.

NASA recommends negotiating a sole source contract with Jeol for a three-year service contract covering a Jeol scanning electron microscope. The total estimated cost is redacted, with a performance period of 11/5/25-11/4/28. The justification for sole source procurement emphasizes that the instrument requires specialized service technicians with detailed knowledge of its operation and maintenance protocols. Jeol is identified as the only vendor capable of providing competent service technicians who can visit NASA's Glenn Research Center within days of a service request. Given that the scanning electron microscope is a heavily utilized instrument supporting multiple programs, minimizing downtime is critical to operations. The document indicates that using an alternative vendor or brand would create significant impact to government operations due to compatibility issues and the extended time required to train technicians on this highly specialized equipment. The recommendation was submitted on 4/22/2026.