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This document is a Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name form submitted by NASA's Shared Services Center. The recommendation selects a brand name justification approach rather than sole source procurement, authorizing negotiation only with vendors capable of providing Vanta C-Series XRF Analyzers and Portable Workstation equipment from Evident Scientific, Inc. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 28 business days, with an additional 5 business days after receipt of order (ARO).
The justification for single-source procurement centers on the unique capabilities of these handheld XRF analyzer units, which are identified as the only devices capable of performing precise non-destructive evaluation of space flight components, mission hardware, and other equipment necessary for thorough inspections. The technical user from the AST (Basic Properties of Materials) division notes that alternative brands would incur substantial additional costs, including training, certification requirements, and equipment compatibility modifications that current programs and missions cannot accommodate. The government impact analysis identifies potential costs for updating existing equipment and computers for compatibility, funding for user training on operation and maintenance, and increased maintenance and service expenses if an alternative brand were selected. The determination was signed on 6/24/2026.
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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 Vendor Name only 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.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Evident Scientific, Inc. for Vanta C-Series XRF Analyzers & Portable Workstation Purchase. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 28 business days and 5 business days 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.
These handheld units are the only devices capable of performing the precise non-destructive evaluation of various space flight components, mission hardware, and other equipment necessary for thorough inspections. They enable the inspection and validation of hardware to confirm it meets safety and suitability standards for mission deployment. The use of alternative brands would incur additional costs to the programs, including training, certification, and compatibility with other equipment. Currently, the programs and missions are unable to accommodate such changes.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
The potential impact to the government if an alternative brand is selected includes the need for additional funding to update all existing equipment and computers to ensure compatibility. Additionally, supplementary funds would be necessary to provide proper training for all users on the correct operation and maintenance of the units. Adopting a different brand may also result in increased maintenance and service expenses, which the government may be unable to accommodate at this time.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
__________________________________ 6/24/2026 Technical User Name Date
AST, BASIC PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
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