SATPC0041518 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf

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

NASA recommends negotiating with Weldship Corp. exclusively for GOX Trailer #1364 Recertification services, with an estimated cost (redacted) and a performance period of 150 days after receipt of order (ARO). Alternatively, the document provides a brand name justification option for procuring from vendors who can provide the subject band name from a specified manufacturer. The acquisition addresses supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source or manufacturer, with competition deemed impractical.

The justification for sole-source selection centers on Weldship Corp.'s repeated certification as a Direct Connect Supersonic Combustion Test Facility (DCSCTF) trailer provider and their intimate familiarity with trailer #1364's configuration and unique characteristics. Weldship completed recent modifications to NASA Trailer #1376 in 2025 and possesses critical expertise regarding valve modifications necessary for continued safety of the system. The document emphasizes that other vendors lack familiarity with this specialized equipment's configuration, and open competition would increase schedule delays and impact DCSCTF's ability to meet test obligations in a timely manner. The trailer is integral to gaseous oxygen testing requirements within the facility. The document includes fields for estimated dollar amount, delivery date, user name, date of authorization, and office information, with several sections redacted.