SATPC0042682 Tab 06 SSJ_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 dated 8/20/2026. NASA recommends sole source procurement from Keysight Technologies Inc. for a VA One Subscription Renewal. The document justifies this recommendation based on Keysight Technologies' acquisition of ESI Group, the sole developer of VA One software, completed on November 3, 2023. VA One is identified as the industry standard for acoustic modeling and analysis within the aerospace sector and is essential for supporting computational acoustic modeling for the International Space Station (ISS), Exploration Extravehicular Activities (xEVAS), and Gateway Programs. The software addresses low-frequency deterministic problems, high-frequency statistical challenges, and complex mid-frequency hybrid issues, with capabilities for modeling both airborne and structure-borne acoustic problems across various noise control applications.
The justification for sole source procurement emphasizes that the Acoustics Office staff possesses over 15 years of experience with VA One software, and transitioning to an alternative vendor or brand would require significant investment in training and redevelopment of acoustic models for existing programs. Keysight Technologies is identified as the sole manufacturer and vendor of VA One software and supporting licenses, with no viable second source available. The software was previously purchased under HHPC and requires annual license renewal to remain usable and current. The procurement authority cited is FAR 5.101(a)(1), for open market purchases placed on SAM.gov under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The recommendation is signed by Kristine Ohnesorge and approved by Contracting Officer Kimberlynn Lancaster.
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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 Keysight Technologies Inc. only for VA One Subscription Renewal. The total estimated cost of this effort is
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate 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.
Keysight Technologies announced the acquisition of the ESI Group, the developer of VA One software, on November 3, 2023. This software is the industry standard for acoustic modeling and analysis within the aerospace sector and meets the technical requirements necessary to support acoustic modeling for the International Space Station (ISS), Exploration Extravehicular Activities (xEVAS), and Gateway Programs. VA One addresses low-frequency deterministic problems, high-frequency statistical challenges, and complex mid-frequency hybrid issues. The VA One with Foam and Foam-X extensions features a comprehensive graphical user interface, a 3-D system-level modeling environment, and the capability to model both airborne and structure-borne acoustic problems. Additionally, the software supports modeling noise control treatments across various applications.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The Acoustics Office staff has over 15 years of experience utilizing the VA One software for computational acoustic modeling. Transitioning to a different vendor or brand would necessitate a significant investment of time for training and redevelopment of models for the ISS, xEVAS, and Gateway Programs.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Keysight Technologies acquired ESI Group, the developer of the VA One software, and is the sole manufacturer and vendor of VA One software and its supporting licenses. There is no second source.
This software was previously purchased on HHPC, but the license requires annual renewal for the software to be usable and up-to-date.
Kristine Ohnesorge 8/20/2026
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Technical User Name Date
AST, TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT
Title
SA411 /JSC
Office
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