SATPC0041832 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

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

The document presents a brand name justification for the sole-source procurement of a Hot Disk Thermal Constants Analyzer Model TPS 2200 from Hot Disk AB. NASA's Ceramic and Polymers Composites Branch is developing high-strength fiber reinforced geopolymer composite materials for lunar surface operations and requires this specific equipment to maintain continuity with previous testing data and material characterization work. The estimated cost of the procurement is redacted, with an estimated delivery period of 4-6 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The justification asserts that competition is impractical due to several factors: the TPS 2200 is a standardized, well-documented instrument with an established knowledge base across the division; previous specimens were processed specifically for this analyzer; and the equipment is compatible with existing infrastructure. The document further explains that procuring alternative thermal analyzer equipment would necessitate repeating years of development work, revalidating material characteristics, and creating implementation challenges for existing infrastructure compatibility. Any alternative hardware solution would present both operational and time-prohibitive costs.