Tektronics (Keithley Instruments) Sourcemeter 2450 with KickstartNL-ACT

NASA Shared Services Center is seeking to procure three Tektronics (Keithley Instruments) Sourcemeter 2450 units with KickstartNL-ACT software through a brand name requirement solicitation. The procurement is specifically limited to authorized resellers and distributors of Keithley Instruments equipment, with bidders required to submit a letter of authorization with their quote. The solicitation (RFQ 80NSSC888056Q) will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, focusing on responsiveness and compliance with the specified requirements. Potential offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and complete specific provisions regarding telecommunications equipment representations. Technical and contractual questions are due by December 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. CT, with final quotes due by December 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. CT, to be submitted directly to Lindsey McLellan.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing NAICS category (334516). The place of performance is located in Cleveland, Ohio, with a delivery deadline established for April 30, 2025. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves acquiring three specific laboratory instruments with accompanying software. The contract will be awarded using standard commercial item terms and conditions under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, with delivery specified as FOB Destination. The procurement is driven by a brand name justification that emphasizes the critical need for specific Keithley Instruments equipment to ensure compatibility with existing laboratory measuring tools and maintain consistency in experimental results.