SATPC0042625 Tab 06 RDSS_Redacted.pdf
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This is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name document issued by NASA Shared Services Center. The document recommends sole source negotiation with Venezia Construction for removal of cove bases and associated mastic on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of building N239. The estimated period of performance is August 17, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
The justification for sole source procurement is based on the contractor's unique, project-specific knowledge of the N239 facility and its asbestos challenges developed through prior work in the building and on-site evaluation. Venezia Construction has pre-existing familiarity with NASA processes, experience on similar projects at the center, and pre-existing on-site access to the facility, eliminating the need for daily badging and escort requirements. The document indicates that awarding to another vendor would require duplication of site visits and contractor familiarization efforts, creating increased schedule and technical risk, particularly because the project must be coordinated with a painting vendor. The sole source award is determined to provide continuity of services, minimize risk, avoid unnecessary duplication, enable immediate project execution, and represent best value to the government. The recommendation was signed by Tara Samuels, Assistant Director, on August 17, 2026, and accepted by Contracting Officer Kimberlynn Lancaster. The justification is submitted pursuant to FAR 5.101(a)(1) for open market purchases.
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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 Venezia Construction only for Removal of cove bases and associate mastic on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors of building N239.
and the estimated period of performance is August 17, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with 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.
A sole source award is justified because the contractor possesses unique, project-specific knowledge of the N239 facility and its asbestos challenges, developed through prior work in this building and an on-site evaluation. They are already familiarity with our processes and have worked on similar projects at the center. They have pre-existing on-site access to the Center so they can complete the work without requiring daily badging and escort.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Award to another source would require duplication of site visit(s), time to acquaint the contractor with our facility and the work that needs to be done, which would create increased schedule and technical risk because the project must be coordinated with a painting vendor. This contractor provides continuity of services, minimizes risk, avoids unnecessary duplication of effort, enables immediate project execution, and presents the best value to the government.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Tara Samuels 8/17/2026 Technical User Name Date
Assistant Director
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