SATPC0041773 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This is a NASA Shared Services Center document recommending a sole-source or brand-name acquisition determination for procurement. The recommendation addresses the acquisition of a 4000A Engine Trailer from General Aviation Industries, with an estimated cost redacted and a performance period through 9/14/2026. The document justifies the single-source procurement based on specific brand-name requirements, establishing that the purchase requires a specific part number/NSN in accordance with GEK and X-59 maintenance manual specifications, with no alternative products approved through appropriate channels for use on the X-59's GE 414 engine.

The justification articulates two critical impact factors: first, the unique characteristics of the required engine trailer and the technical incompatibility of alternatives with the X-59 project; second, the schedule and compatibility consequences of using another vendor or brand, which would halt engine maintenance activities and jeopardize project timelines. The document indicates that competition is impractical due to these technical and operational constraints, though the actual cost amount and signer information have been redacted from the document.