Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer Mainframe

NASA's Shared Services Center has issued a Special Notice for the sole source procurement of a Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer Mainframe. This is a specialized procurement intended to support NASA's semiconductor device characterization research at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The agency has determined that Keysight Technologies is the only vendor capable of providing the required curve tracer system that meets NASA's precise technical specifications. The procurement is structured as a sole source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) authority, with NASA planning to award the contract directly to Keysight Technologies Inc. in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The equipment will support NASA's ODME project, which contributes to the agency's broader Moon to Mars technology objectives.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the marketplace of NASA's intent to conduct a sole source procurement while providing an opportunity for other potential vendors to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested organizations have until 8 p.m. Central Standard Time on September 11, 2025, to submit capability statements and qualifications to the contracting officer, Stephanie Graham. These submissions will be evaluated solely to determine whether competitive procurement might be feasible, though the final procurement decision remains at the government's discretion. The acquisition includes the main analyzer system, support services, cables, and additional power source monitor units, with an estimated delivery period of 11 weeks after receipt of order. NASA has classified this procurement under NAICS code 541519 for Other Computer Related Services and will utilize FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures for acquiring commercial items and services.