22Q0122_NonComp_Redacted.pdf

ARP

GXM-00021

Tektronix Inc.

Beaverton, OR, 80009

This procurement is for preventative maintenance service for the Keithley 4200 SCS Series SN:1139412, 1430405, 1435953 for routine maintenance, repair, and calibration. Scheduled maintenance visit is

Keithley/Tektronix maintains proprietary software and hardware to fully calibrate and repair their 4200 SCS systems. Third party labs do not have access to the proprietary calibration system. Previous attempts to have third party lab calibration of a 4200 resulted in uncalibrated preamplifiers and system configuration errors. Keithley/Tektronix also maintains the proprietary design of the 4200 SCS for repair operations.

Service for the Keithley/Tektronix 4200 SCS systems can only be provided by the OEM due to the proprietary/unique characteristics of the device. As stated above, attempts for third party calibration resulted in uncalibrated equipment. No other third party has been identified as being certified by the OEM to work on these systems. Keithley/Tektronix is the original manufacturer of these 4200 SCS systems, and therefore controls the proprietary information that lies within the equipment which is imperative for the preventative maintenance of this system.

To get another vendor certified would and impact our schedule in a negative manner. We are required to have calibrations every year.

WESSEL.DANIELE.

MARIE.

Digitally signed by

WESSEL.DANIELE.MARIE.

Date: 2022.04.25 13:00:24 -04'00'