SATPC0043092 Tab 06 BNJ..pdf
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This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name, dated October 27, 2026. NASA recommends negotiating exclusively with vendors who can provide Thomas and Betts Corp electrical plug connectors, part number 7348-RS. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 24–25 weeks after receipt of order (ARO). The total estimated cost field is redacted in the document.
The brand name justification is based on existing equipment configurations and standardization requirements across Kennedy Space Center, where the Crawler utilizes this specific connector for weatherproof power connections. Other manufacturers have not been tested to confirm compatibility, and switching to alternative vendors would require expensive infrastructure changes across ten locations utilizing the current setup. The document notes that the cost, manpower, and timeframe required to modify all ten locations would not be feasible, making competition impractical for this acquisition.
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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 name only for Supply or service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is 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 with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from THOMAS AND BETTS CORP for ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR, P/N 7348-RS. The total estimated cost of this effort is and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 24 – 25 weeks 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.
This connector is required due to existing equipment configurations and standardization across KSC where the Crawler utilizes this item. Other manufactures are not tested to confirm compatibility and would require expensive infrastructure changes. This connector provides the weatherproof /connection that is required to maintain Crawler power.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
There is a total of 10 locations that utilize the current set up. The cost, manpower and timeframe required to change all locations would not be feasible.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
10/27/2026
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