Digital Phosphor Oscilloscope System

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) within the Department of the Navy is seeking to procure a 50 GHz digital phosphor oscilloscope system through a brand-name solicitation under FAR 11.105. The requirement specifically calls for a Tektronix ATI Performance Oscilloscope System consisting of two DPO75002SX units, one DPO7USYNC1M cable, extended record length capabilities, and a 5-year standard warranty. Vendors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller of Tektronix equipment and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The evaluation will prioritize compliance with technical specifications and consider supplier risk assessment, with cost and price serving as secondary factors. The solicitation response deadline is June 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 12 weeks from contract award.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, as it represents a new requirement with no incumbent contractor previously performing these services. The acquisition is being funded through the FY25 Capital Investment Program, though no specific contract value has been disclosed in the available documentation. The government requires delivery of new equipment only, with the specified quantities being two oscilloscope units and associated synchronization equipment. Performance will take place at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, and the justification documentation indicates that market research identified Technical Communities (dba TestMart) as the only authorized GSA distributor for this specialized, built-to-order equipment. The sole-source approach is justified by compatibility requirements with existing NRL software and equipment, as alternative solutions would require an estimated additional $240,000 in software rewriting, user retraining, and equipment replacement costs.