SATPC0042403 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf

This is a NASA Shared Services Center recommendation and determination document for sole source or brand name procurement justification.

The document presents a brand name justification for the acquisition of a 45 Drives Storinator XL60 Server. NASA recommends negotiating only with vendors capable of providing this specific brand, with an estimated cost and 30-day delivery period. The justification addresses the unique requirement for compatibility and interchangeability with multiple existing DA systems and software currently supporting HTTP, multiple projects, and multiple branches. The 45Drives ZFS system enables seamless backup to other ZFS systems used for HTP data storage. The backup capacity is critical for maintaining large quantities of x-ray and laboratory testing equipment data generated by the organization. The document explains that selecting a non-45Drives system would negatively impact the schedule of planned work, potentially cause loss of equipment operation, and require postponement of project or critical flight-required activities. The procurement is justified under the principle that competition is impractical when supplies or services are reasonably available from only one source or manufacture.