SATPC0042991 TAB 06 BNJ Redacted.pdf
PDF 99 KB Posted
- Attached to
- TESCOM Components
- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC27946634Q
About this file
This is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source (Brand Name Justification) issued by NASA's Shared Services Center. The document justifies a single-source procurement of spare components for KSC Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS) equipment supporting Artemis systems from TESCOM. The procurement encompasses pressure regulating valves, isolation valves, and replacement internal parts, with an estimated lead-time for delivery of 12/01/2026.
The justification for sole-source procurement is based on the requirement for like-for-like replacement components without additional design engineering. The spare components are developed from contract documentation and system audits to ensure compatibility with existing KPLSS systems used for real-time spaceport operations supporting launch and test activities. The recommendation emphasizes that procurement of non-approved components from alternative vendors would require costly system modifications, pose high compatibility risks, and could damage or degrade system performance. The document notes that incompatible spare components present a critical risk of delaying launch operations, as the system would not be ready to support mission requirements. The contracting office representative is identified as the Spaceport Integration Office – Propellants and Life Support (Mail Code: SI-D), with a signature date of 9/30/2026.
View the file
Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SATPC0042991 TAB 04 4 SOW.pdf | ||
| SATPC0042991 Tab 10 RFQ 80NSSC27946634Q.pdf |
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
ATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
Brand Name Justification:
I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from TESCOM . The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 12/01/2026.
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.
This effort is for procuring spare components for KSC Propellants and Life Support Services (KPLSS) equipment supporting Artemis systems. The list of spare components are developed using contract documentation and audits of the systems. The spare components are required to be like-for-like replacements without additional design engineering. These systems are used for supporting real-time
The listed brand names manufacture the specific components used for the KPLSS system.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Like-for-like replacement spare components in inventory are required for this system. There is a potential for critical component replacement required during real-time support operations. There cannot be any compatibility concerns with the replacement spare components in inventory. Procurement of non-approved components would require costly system modifications and could damage or degrade system performance. Non-approved components which are incompatible with the system poses a high-risk of delaying launch as the system would not be ready to support.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
9/30/2026 Technical User Name Date
Title Spaceport Integration Office Propellants and Life Support Mail Code: SI-D Office
| Justification CO Page SEP 2026.pdf |
| ****FOR NSSC SAT USE ONLY**** |
| The above justification in pursuant to one of the following (only select one): |
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .