SATPC0039037 Tab 10 BNJ_Redacted.pdf

This document is a NASA Shared Services Center Recommendation and Determination to Solicit from One Source or Brand Name form for a sole source procurement. NASA recommends acquiring a Tektronix MSO64B and EMI Pre-Compliance Set directly from Tektronix Inc., with an estimated cost of approximately 6 weeks ARO (After Receipt of Order). The justification highlights that NASA has developed specialized electromagnetic interference testing software validated using Tektronix oscilloscopes, and procuring an alternative brand would potentially impact project schedules and increase costs by an estimated $5,000 or more.

The procurement is specifically for electronic testing equipment, with NASA asserting that changing vendors would require additional software development efforts and potentially cause hardware and compatibility challenges. The solicitation (Number 80NSSC25907371Q) is set aside for small businesses, and all correspondence should reference the Notice ID. The document provides detailed rationale for selecting a single source/brand name, emphasizing the technical compatibility and potential disruption of using alternative vendors for this specialized scientific equipment.