Tab 06 BNJ Redacted.pdf
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- RF Lambda Wide Band Solid State Power Amplifier Federal contract opportunity
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- 80NSSC893555Q
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This is a Brand Name Justification document from NASA Shared Services Center requesting authorization to procure a Wide Band Solid State EMC-Benchtop Power Amplifier (8GHz-11GHz) specifically from RF-Lambda. The justification cites the requirement for specific technical capabilities, including the ability to transmit a 10 GHz signal with power greater than 300 Watts, at a cost under $100,000.
The document explains that selecting another vendor would result in equipment that fails to meet the required technical specifications, and any alternatives that might meet the specs would exceed project deadlines due to longer delivery times. The RF-Lambda equipment has a 16-week delivery timeline, which aligns with project requirements. The justification is signed by an Electrical Engineer from NASA GRC Building 301 and dated January 15, 2025.
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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 insert Vendor Name only for the items listed below. The total estimated cost of this effort is insert cost estimate and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is insert time estimate.
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 RF-Lambda for the items listed below. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 16 weeks.
Requested Items:
1. Wide Band Solid State EMC-Benchtop Power Amplifier 8GHz-11GHz
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.
The RF amplifier transmits a signal that is essential for the upcoming testing (10 GHz). Additionally, it transmits the requisite power (>300 Watts) and is available for under the desired amount ($100,000).
Furthermore, it is available in 16 weeks.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The impact of selecting another model would be that the new equipment would not provide the sufficient technical characteristics for testing. If the required technical specifications were met, the amount of time required to receive the equipment would exceed the project deadlines, negatively impacting schedule.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
__________________________________ 1/15/2025 Technical User Name Date
Electrical Engineer Title NASA GRC Building 301, Room 110 Office
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