SATPC0041060 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf

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

The document presents two procurement options for acquiring regulators, hand valves, and relief valves. Under the brand name justification option (which is checked as the recommended approach), NASA proposes to solicit only from vendors who can provide Emerson Tescom/Anderson Greenwood branded products. The total estimated cost is redacted, with an estimated delivery period of 16 weeks. The justification for sole-source procurement centers on unique technical characteristics: the system design was specifically built around Emerson Tescom and Anderson Greenwood models with defined pressure ratings, materials, and operational behaviors that match the exact requirements of the Stennis system. The document emphasizes that these components are uniquely compatible with existing design, interfaces, and safety documentation requirements. The alternative option for sole-source procurement with an unspecified vendor carries a 15-day delivery timeline and unspecified cost. The document identifies that using an alternative vendor/brand would result in added government costs, schedule delays, and compatibility issues requiring design rework. The determination was signed by Brandon Ladner on May 5, 2026, and is formatted per version 2.0 dated March 15, 2017.