SATPC0041031 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification and Determination form submitted by NASA's Shared Services Center for procurement of laser repair services. The document recommends negotiating exclusively with Spectra-Physics for repair of a Spectra-Physics Solstice Ace Laser (specifically the Ascend Laser Power Supply), with an estimated performance period of three months from award and total estimated cost that is redacted in the document.
The justification for sole-source procurement is based on the specialized nature of the equipment and authorized service requirements. According to the technical user, all repair parts and services must be performed by Spectra-Physics or its parent companies (MKS/Newport Corporation) because the laser components are highly specialized and customized, and only Spectra-Physics-trained service technicians and engineers are authorized to perform repairs. The document identifies significant risks associated with using alternative vendors or third-party parts, including potential damage to the laser system, increased costs to the government, and project work delays. Use of untrained service technicians without access to Spectra-Physics resources could result in serious equipment damage. The determination was submitted and signed on April 27, 2026.
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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 Spectra-Physics only for Spectra-Physics Solstice Ace Laser Repair (Ascend Laser Power Supply). The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance is 3 months ARO.
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.
This laser was manufactured by Spectra-Physics and all repair parts must be purchased and performed by the manufacturer (through their parent companies MKS / Newport Corporation). The laser parts are highly specialized and customized. Only Spectra-Physics service technicians/engineers are authorized to repair Spectra-Physics lasers.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
If seemingly similar 3rd party parts are used, they could damage the rest of this laser system and thereby cause a tremendous increase in overall cost for the government. Laser service technicians not trained by Spectra-Physics and without access to the needed resources could seriously damage the laser, thereby resulting in increased cost to the government and significant potential delays for project work.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
4/27/2026
Technical User Name Date
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