Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer Mainframe

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a Keysight B1500A Semiconductor Device Analyzer Mainframe, a specialized scientific instrument critical for semiconductor device characterization supporting NASA's Moon to Mars objectives under the ODME project. The procurement is structured as a brand name justification, restricting the acquisition to authorized Keysight resellers only, as NASA's comprehensive market research determined that the B1500A is the only commercial curve tracer system meeting their specific technical requirements. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov, provide two points of contact, and reference tracking number 80NSSC25915671Q in their email subject lines when submitting quotes. The evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where offerors must demonstrate they can meet all solicitation requirements. The quote submission deadline is September 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. CT, addressed to Stephanie Graham.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting participation to qualified small business vendors who are authorized Keysight resellers. The acquisition includes the B1500A mainframe, KeysightCare Assured First Year Support, a 3-meter cable, an empty standard package for custom solutions, two add-on packages with high and mid-power source monitor units, and a 60Hz line frequency option. The performance period is established at 11 weeks after receipt of order (ARO), with delivery required on an FOB destination basis. The place of performance is NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, though the solicitation indicates Hampton, Virginia as an additional location. The procurement may include pricing offsets for research and education customers, suggesting potential discount opportunities for the successful vendor.