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Tektronics (Keithley Instruments) Sourcemeter 2450 with KickstartNL-ACT Federal contract opportunity
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80NSSC888056Q
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center

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This is a Brand Name Justification form from NASA Shared Services Center requesting approval to negotiate only with vendors who can provide the Kiethley 2450 Graphical SourceMeter (SMU) Instrument with GPIB, USB, and Ethernet Interfaces, including accompanying software.

The justification cites compatibility with existing laboratory measuring tools as critical, noting that using another vendor/brand could result in potential variation in experimental results. The delivery deadline is set for 04/30/2025. The form is signed by an Electronics Engineer with a date of 11/03/2024. This is part of solicitation number 80NSSC888056Q, which specifically requires authorized resellers and distributors of Tektronics (Keithley Instruments) 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 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 band name from Kiethley for 2450 Graphical SourceMeter (SMU) Instrument with GPIB, USB, and Ethernet Interfaces, with accompanying software. The lead-time for delivery is 04/30/2025.

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.

Compatibility with existing laboratory measuring tools is very critical.

2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.

Potential variation in experimental results.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

11/03/2024 Technical User Name Date

Electronics Engineer Title Office

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