SATPC0042999 Tab 06 RDSS..pdf
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This is a Sole Source Justification and Recommendation document from NASA's Shared Services Center dated March 15, 2017 (Version 2.0). The document recommends sole source procurement from ATI Inc. for ATI C103 and ATI 521 Niobium alloy sheets, with an estimated performance period of six months. The total estimated cost is redacted in the document.
The justification for sole sourcing is based on the proprietary nature of ATI alloys, which are exclusively manufactured by ATI Inc. and unavailable from alternative sources. The technical rationale indicates that these materials are part of a comprehensive alloy comparison study involving multiple proprietary alloys from various manufacturers. The document states that utilizing an alternative vendor or brand would significantly diminish the program's scope. The procurement is classified as a sole source acquisition rather than a brand name justification, indicating that competition is deemed impractical due to the unique and proprietary characteristics of the required materials. The document includes signature blocks for the technical user, with fields for name, title, office, and date, though specific identifying information is redacted.
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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 ATI Inc. only for ATI C103, and ATI 521 Niobium alloy sheets. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 6 months.
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.
ATI alloys are proprietary to ATI Inc., who are also the sole providers for this class of alloy.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
These materials are part of a comparison of many alloys, including proprietary alloys from other companies. Not purchasing from ATI Inc. would significantly decrease the scope of the program.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
Technical User Name Date
Title
Office
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