SATPC0041932 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 justification document dated March 15, 2017.
NASA seeks to acquire Allen-Bradley Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including hardware, software, and related products manufactured by Rockwell Automation, for the National Transonic Facility at Langley Research Center (LaRC). The procurement is designated as a sole source acquisition with EECO as the exclusive authorized distributor for Allen-Bradley PLC components. The estimated period of performance is 9/30/2026, with the total estimated cost redacted in the document. The justification asserts that Allen-Bradley is the only known supplier providing PAC/PLC equipment compliant with the facility's operational safety standards and standardization requirements. The equipment is fully compatible with existing processor boards, chassis, and application programming environments. LaRC's investment encompasses spare parts, personnel training, and maintenance practices designed to reduce and control lifecycle costs. Competition is determined impractical because using alternative PLC hardware and software would substantially increase engineering, maintenance, and certification costs, create system compatibility uncertainties, and potentially compromise interchangeability with previously purchased components. The sole source determination emphasizes that standardizing on Allen-Bradley ensures system compatibility, seamless interoperability, and ready availability of replacement components and support software.
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| SATPC0041932 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 EECO only for the Allen Bradley PLC components listed on the attached quote. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance is 9/30/2026.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Vendor for Supply or Service. The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter 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 manufacture. 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.
The proposed action involves purchasing Allen-Bradley Programmable Automation Controllers (PACs) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including hardware, software, and related products manufactured by Rockwell Automation, for the National Transonic Facility. These Allen-Bradley PAC/PLC products meet the facility’s operational safety standards and support standardization efforts aimed at increasing productivity and reducing operating costs. Currently, Allen-Bradley is the only known supplier that provides PAC/PLC equipment compliant with these safety and standardization requirements. Additionally, Allen-Bradley products are fully compatible with existing processor boards, chassis, and application programming environments. LaRC’s investment will cover spare parts, personnel training, and maintenance practices designed to reduce and control lifecycle costs. EECO is the exclusive authorized distributor for Allen-Bradley PLC components.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The use of a specific PLC hardware, software, and related products would substantially increase engineering, maintenance, and certification costs. Additionally, standardizing on a single PLC model ensures system compatibility and seamless interoperability. Implementing a different PLC would require additional engineering efforts to confirm that it meets the facility’s requirements. Purchasing the Allen Bradley PLC ensures that we have the appropriate replacement components and support software readily available. Conversely, selecting a different manufacturer could introduce uncertainties regarding system compatibility with existing automation infrastructure at the tunnel. If incompatibility occurs, modifications to the system and the facility may be necessary, which could compromise the interchangeability of other valves that have been purchased.
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