Tektronix Repair and Calibration

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is issuing a sole source solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0118) for a service agreement with Tektronix, INC. for the repair and calibration of their equipment. The procurement is sole-sourced under FAR 13.106-1 because Tektronix owns proprietary rights, has trained personnel, and possesses necessary parts for timely and accurate repairs. While other sources may submit capability statements, the government retains discretion on competition. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. The solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13, with a synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applying. All amendments will be posted on https://sam.gov. Offers must be emailed to cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil by April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

This government solicitation, N0016426Q0118, issued by NSWC Crane, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the repair and calibration of Tektronix, Inc. equipment. The acquisition is intended to be a sole-source negotiation with Tektronix, Inc., although other offerors may submit quotes for consideration. The required services include the repair and calibration of various Tektronix arbitrary waveform generators and logic analyzers, all on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Deliveries and inspections will occur at NSWC Crane by May 31, 2026. The document incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, detailing payment instructions through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), contract administration points of contact, and compliance requirements for small business programs and cybersecurity. Key contacts for the contract are Morgan Helton (PCO) and Cierra Vaughn (Contract Specialist).

This memorandum justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the acquisition of repair services for specific test equipment, namely Arbitrary Waveform Generators and a Logic Analyzer, from Tektronix Inc. The total dollar value for these repairs is unspecified, with a required delivery date of September 30, 2026. The justification is based on Tektronix Inc. being the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and possessing proprietary rights, essential technical capabilities, and exclusive licensing agreements. No other source has the necessary specialized experience, technical data, or equipment to perform the repairs to OEM specifications. Reverse engineering would be costly and time-consuming without guaranteed success. The document outlines the items requiring repair, their faults, and emphasizes that the government does not possess the proprietary data required for third-party repairs. The Contracting Officer approved the solicitation of this procurement using other than full and open competition.