Tab 06 BNJ Redacted.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- 80NSSC899058Q
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This document is a Brand Name Justification (BNJ) form from NASA Shared Services Center recommending the sole source procurement of a Keysight E4980BL-032 LCR Meter. The justification details the unique requirements and technical constraints that make this specific instrument the only viable option, including its operational frequency (up to 300 kHz), accuracy, resolution, and complete compatibility with Keysight PathWave ADS modeling software. The document outlines potential impacts of using an alternative vendor, which include significant disruptions to testing schedules, increased development costs, and loss of critical software integration capabilities.
The procurement is targeted for completion by 05/31/2025, with the technical user (an Electronics Engineer) citing that procuring from another manufacturer would require developing new data acquisition code, potentially causing delays in lab-based and large-scale facility testing. The form is dated 3/18/2025 and is part of NASA's process for justifying a brand-specific procurement when competition is deemed impractical. The solicitation number is 80NSSC899058Q and is specifically for authorized resellers of the Keysight Precision LCR Meter.
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
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 with only with vendors who can provide the subject brand name from Keysight for E4980BL-032 LCR Meter. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 05/31/2025.
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.
Reason for Soliciting Only the Suggested Source/Brand Name The Keysight E4980BL-032 is the only product that meets the required specifications for operational frequency (up to 300 kHz), accuracy, and resolution. Additionally, it is fully compatible with acquisition software specifically developed for our measurements, ensuring seamless operation. Keysight is also the only manufacturer that integrates directly with Keysight PathWave ADS modeling software, which is critical to our testing and design processes.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Procuring from a different manufacturer would significantly disrupt the integration of hardware and software essential for our design and testing. It would require the development of new data acquisition code to accommodate non-compatible hardware, leading to:
Delays in testing schedules, including both lab-based evaluations and large-scale facility testing at locations such as GEER. Increased costs and development time due to rewriting and validating new software integrations. Loss of software compatibility with PathWave ADS, which is extensively used in our operations. Given these constraints, the Keysight E4980BL-032 is the only viable option to maintain efficiency, compatibility, and mission success.
__________________________________ 3/18/2025 Technical User Name Date
Electronics Engineer Title Office
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