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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 Zygo Corporation only for Zygo Purchase. The total estimated cost of this effort is
and the estimated period of performance or
lead-time for delivery is 8-10 weeks ARO plus 3-4 weeks forinstallation. OR
Brand Name Justification:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject brand 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. Zygo Corporation is the only authorized provider capable of performing the necessary upgrade to the existing system currently owned by our organization. As the original manufacturer, Zygo Corporation possesses the proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and system-specific understanding required to execute the upgrade accurately while ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. Due to the proprietary nature of the system and the specialized skills needed for modification and upgrade procedures, no other sources are qualified to perform this work. Consequently, engaging Zygo Corporation directly for these upgrade services is essential to maintain system integrity, optimal performance, and operational reliability.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Due to the proprietary nature of the control systems, no other known vendor possesses the necessary access, technical expertise, or system-specific knowledge required to interface with the existing equipment and effectively perform the required work. Engaging an alternative vendor could introduce