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Sources Sought for Fourteen (14) digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs)
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, dated May 21, 2026, for market research purposes to identify potential contractors capable of supplying fourteen digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs). The solicitation number is W911QX26QA085, with a response deadline of May 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. Responses should be submitted via email to Stency Steephan, Contract Specialist, at stency.f.steephan.civ@army.mil. The contracting office is located at 2800 Powder Mill Road, Building 601, Adelphi, Maryland 20783, which is also the place of performance.

The Government seeks eight entry-level DSOs with four analog input channels, minimum 200 MHz bandwidth, 2 GS/s sample rate, 2 Mpts memory depth, 8-bit ADC resolution, and 7-inch display; four mid-level DSOs with four analog input channels, minimum 200 MHz bandwidth, 5 GS/s sample rate, 4 Mpts memory depth, 8-bit ADC resolution, and 12-inch display; and two high-level DSOs with eight analog input channels, minimum 500 MHz bandwidth, 16 GS/s sample rate, 100 Mpts per channel memory depth, 10-bit ADC resolution, and 15-inch display. All oscilloscopes must be sourced from Keysight Technologies, Inc. authorized resellers. Responses must address the extent to which specifications can be met, identify the respondent's business type and size classification (with NAICS code 334515 using a 750-employee standard), and include past performance on completed projects. The estimated delivery timeframe is nine weeks after date of award. Small businesses, Section 8(a) firms, HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB businesses are encouraged to participate.

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(1) Action Code :

SOURCES SOUGHT

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.

The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.

(2) Date : 21 May 2026

(3) Classification Code :66

(4) NAICS Code: 334515

(5) NAICS Size Standard: 750 employees

(6) Contracting Office Address: 2800 Powder Mill Road Bldg. 601 Adelphi, Maryland 20783

(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Fourteen (14) digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs)

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX26QA085

(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 26 May 2026 (10)Contact Point: Stency Steephan, Contract Specialist, stency.f.steephan.civ@army.mil (11)

A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. Salient Characteristics The Contractor must provide fourteen (14) digital storage oscilloscopes (DSOs) in accordance with the below minimum requirements of the Government stated below:

1. Must provide eight (8) entry-level DSOs having four analog input channels with

a. At least 200 megahertz (MHz) bandwidth

b. At least two (2) gigasamples per second (GS/s) sample rate

c. At least two (2) megapoints (Mpts) memory depth

d. At least eight (8)-bits of Analog to digital conversion (ADC) resolution

e. A display of at least seven (7) inches (in)

2. Must provide four (4) mid-level DSOs having four (4) analog input channels with

a. At least 200-megahertz (MHz) bandwidth

b. At least five (5) GS/s sample rate

c. At least four (4) megapoints memory depth

d. At least eight (8)-bits of Analog to digital conversion (ADC) resolution

e. A display of at least 12 inches

3. Must provide two (2) high-level DSOs having eight (8) analog input channels with

a. At least 500 MHz bandwidth

b. At least 16 GS/s sample rate

c. At least 100 megapoints per channel memory depth

d. At least 10-bits of Analog to digital conversion (ADC) resolution

e. A display of at least 15 inches

4. Must be Keysight Technologies, Inc authorized reseller C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office in e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 750 employees standard that accompanies NAICS code 334515. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 10:30AM eastern standard time 26 May 2026. Submissions should be emailed to Stency Steephan, Contract Specialist, stency.f.steephan.civ@army.mil Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Stency Steephan, Contract Specialist, stency.f.steephan.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: Adelphi, Maryland

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: Nine (9) Weeks after Date of Award (DOA) Last updated 2/13/2017

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