Two AE Techron 8512 Amplifiers

NASA's Shared Services Center is procuring two AE Techron 8512 Amplifiers for the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio through a brand name requirement solicitation. The amplifiers must be 12kW high bandwidth units capable of AC, DC, and AC + DC operating modes with a bandwidth of DC to 50 kHz, voltage ranges from 0-260V RMS and 0-400VDC, current rating up to 240A RMS, and less than 0.2% distortion. This procurement is being justified as a sole source acquisition due to the unique capabilities of the AE Techron 8512, including its 120VDC interface and 3 KVA AC interface compatibility, which are critical for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) applications and emulation testing. The government has determined that using an alternative vendor would cause significant challenges including incompatibility with existing hardware configuration and potential prevention of testing and development efforts. Quotes are due by July 29, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. CT, with a 10-week delivery lead time expected.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The government documents indicate that EOS Systems LLC is the suggested source for this brand name requirement, positioning them as the likely incumbent or preferred vendor. While the total estimated cost has been redacted from the available documentation, the procurement involves exactly two amplifier units to be delivered FOB Destination to NASA John H. Glenn Research Center, Building 333, Room 114 in Cleveland, Ohio. The contract will operate under Net 30 payment terms, and the specialized nature of these amplifiers for critical testing applications suggests this is a high-value procurement despite the redacted pricing information. Performance will occur at the NASA Glenn Research Center facility where the amplifiers will be integrated into existing laboratory configurations for emulation and HIL testing applications.