SATPC0041479 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 document dated March 15, 2017 (V2.0).
The document recommends sole source procurement from Crane Interpoint for two specific electronic components: MFL2812S/883 (a converter) and FMCE-1528/883 (an EMI filter). The estimated lead-time for delivery is 10 weeks ARO (as required or after receipt of order). The specific cost amount is redacted in the document. These components have been integrated into the design and development of the MSE Lite project electronics, which is part of NASA's current Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) missions. The converter and filter are essential to meet the voltage and power requirements of the MSE Lite electronics design. Using alternative vendors or brands would invalidate the current design, requiring approximately 6 months of additional design time for revalidation and causing the project to miss its delivery schedule of less than one year. The document notes that failing to proceed with these specified components would result in tens of millions of dollars in additional costs to NASA and potential damage to public confidence in the CLPS missions. Per FAR 5.201, the sole source justification must be synopsized in the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) by the Contracting Officer.
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| SATPC0041479 Tab 04 4 SOW.pdf | ||
| SATPC0041479 Tab 07 Capability Statement.pdf |
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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 Crane Interpoint only for MFL2812S/883 and FMCE-1528/883. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 10 Weeks ARO
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 vendor for supply or service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is 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 manufacturer. 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 specific converter and EMI filter have been used as part of the design and development of the MSE Lite project. The MSE Lite electronics have been designed to accommodate the form, fit, and function of these devices. The devices meet all the required voltage/power requirements needed to meet the design of MSE Lite Electronics.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
If another vendor/brand is used, it will invalidate the design of the MSE Lite electronics, which would fail to meet the design requirements. To accommodate another vendor/brand it would cost approximately 6 months of design time to revalidate the converter. Our current delivery for this design is less than 1 year away, which we would fail to meet should we have to pursue another vendor/brand. This design is part of current CLPS missions, which would cost NASA tens of millions of dollars, as well as public confidence, if we do not use the current converter and filter that have been designed to meet these deliveries.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Pursuant to FAR 5.201, shall be synopsized in the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the brand name justification must be referenced or attached.
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