SATPC0041978 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This is a NASA Shared Services Center Sole Source Justification and Determination form recommending single-source procurement from Linde for Helium 3 gas.
NASA is seeking to procure 111 liters of Helium 3 gas exclusively from Linde, with an estimated delivery lead time of 10-15 business days. The procurement is justified as a sole source because Helium 3 gas is available only in limited quantities under U.S. Department of Energy approval and is distributed exclusively through Linde. NASA receives an annual allocation of this controlled material and has been approved to purchase up to 112 liters for instrument development purposes. The justification document addresses that alternative vendors would create materials certification issues, significantly higher pricing, and longer lead times. No additional comments were provided. The form was dated July 20, 2026, and signed by a Technical User. The document uses the standard NASA form template (V2.0 3-15-2017) for sole source and brand name justifications.
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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 Linde only for qty 111 liters of Helium 3 gas. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated lead-time for delivery is 10-15 business days.
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 Manufacture Name for Enter Supply or Service to be procured. 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.
He3 gas is available only in limited quantities with the US Dept. of Energy’s approval and distributed only through this specific vendor. NASA is allocated a specific amount of this gas each year, of which we applied for and were approved to purchase up to 112 liters for use on this instrument development. (we only need 111 liters thought as shown in the quote).
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Attempting to purchase the gas from another vendor may create materials certification issues, as well as a significantly higher price and lead time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
none
7/20/2026 Technical User Name Date
Title
Office
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