SATPC0042485 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf
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This is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name document dated August 10, 2026. The document recommends a brand name justification for the procurement of an OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet from Omax—A Hypertherm Associates Brand. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). The total estimated cost field is redacted in the document.
The justification for the single-source procurement centers on the extensive systems, workflows, and infrastructure already in place within NASA that are standardized around this specific brand. The technical user argues that this brand is well-documented with an established knowledge base across the division and has proven reliable in current operations. The document indicates that introducing an alternative vendor or brand would create significant operational and financial impacts, including project timeline delays, budget increases, and required staff training on unfamiliar equipment. The procurement office determined that evaluating or procuring an alternate solution would be both operationally cost and time prohibitive, making competition impractical under these circumstances.
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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 Vendor only for Product being purchased . The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter Dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is Date.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from Omax- A Hyperhtem Associates Brand for OMAX ProtoMax Abrasive Waterjet. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 30 days ARO.
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.
Extensive systems, workflows, and other artifacts are in place within NASA and this procurement is a continuation of the existing implemented setup. Unique aspects of this product are taken as assumed in current work processes and system architecture. This brand is standardized across the division and allows for compatibility with existing infrastructure. This brand and type is well documented and there is a knowledge base associated with it across the entire division. This brand and type has been a proven reliable brand that NASA currently utilizes.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The introduction of a new brand to meet this functional requirement would have repercussions on project timelines, budgets, and staff. Time delays would result from evaluating different products and transitioning to a potentially unfamiliar product. Furthermore, there is a possibility that project team members would need training to become proficient with the alternative product. The overall impact of such a change would be considerable. To pursue the evaluation or procurement of an alternate hardware solution would be both operationally cost and time prohibitive.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
8/10/2026
Technical User Name Date
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