Tab 06 BNJ Redacted.pdf
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- 80NSSC25910868Q
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This document is a Brand Name Justification form from NASA Shared Services Center recommending sole-source procurement of a specific oscilloscope. NASA seeks to acquire a Tektronix MSO64B 6-BW-6000 oscilloscope with unique technical specifications, including 6GHz bandwidth and 25 GSPS sampling rate. The justification highlights that Tektronix is the only known provider capable of meeting the project's demanding technical requirements at a reasonable price point, with an estimated delivery lead time of 2 weeks or less. The technical user, a Senior Research Optical Physicist, has determined that alternative vendors cannot match the required technical performance, delivery schedule, or price point for this specialized scientific equipment.
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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
BRAND NAME
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Tektronix for Tektronix MSO64B 6-BW-6000. The estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 2 weeks or less.
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.
Tektronix is the gold standard for capable oscilloscopes at a reasonable price point. They are the only known provider that can meet the demanding technical requirements of the project (6GHz and 25 GSPS among others listed).
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Another vendor for an oscilloscope would not meet the technical requirements, the delivery schedule, not the price point.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
7/9/2025 Technical User Name Date
Senior Research Optical Physicist Title B2104/R338 Office
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