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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 MTS Systems Corporation only for MTS Flextest 40 Upgrade Computers. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 90 days ARO.

OR

Brand Name Justification:

☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band 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.

MTS Systems Corporation is the exclusive developer, owner, and authorized provider of the specialized research software and hardware necessary for this procurement. The software includes proprietary algorithms, data models, and research methodologies that are uniquely developed and maintained by MTS Systems Corporation and are not available from any other provider.The requested software and hardware are essential due to their proprietary design and unique technical capabilities, which are required to meet NASA's specific research and operational needs. Alternative products would not offer equivalent functionality or compatibility with the necessary models and specifications, and their use could potentially impact research continuity, data integrity, and compliance with NASA technical standards.Since no other vendor is authorized to supply this proprietary software or an equivalent product that meets the specified technical requirements, MTS Systems Corporation is the sole responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement.

2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.

Procurement of a product other than MTS could jeopardize ongoing project initiatives. Alternative vendors’ products are incompatible with the current hardware infrastructure and operational technology components within the laboratory environment. Implementing a different solution would necessitate hardware replacements or upgrades, redevelopment of custom software, and extensive testing and validation to ensure system functionality and compliance with mission requirements. These efforts would lead to considerable costs, schedule delays, and operational disruptions. The associated expenses and impacts would significantly surpass the cost of the software itself.

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