100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE - Tektronix Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSOs) (model number MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500) - AMENDMENT 0001

This federal document is a Determination and Findings (D&F) justification for a brand-name sole-source procurement of three Tektronix Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (model MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500) for the Army Research Laboratory (ARL). The procurement is authorized under simplified acquisition threshold procedures restricting competition to a single source. Tektronix is the only manufacturer capable of meeting the Government's technical requirements due to three main factors: compatibility with existing ARL hardware, integration with proprietary Tektronix software for microsecond-level time synchronization and live multi-unit data analysis, and hardware interchangeability across ARL laboratories to share expensive probes and spare parts. Procuring a different brand would break synchronization, compromise data integrity, and eliminate real-time testing feedback, resulting in wasted high-value target materials and severe project delays. Additionally, introducing a disparate brand would require replacing the existing fleet of Tektronix oscilloscopes, valued at substantial cost, and would create inefficient maintenance silos. While Tektronix is the sole manufacturer, competition will be facilitated among its numerous authorized resellers, including Electro Rent Corporation, Test Equipment Depot, Mouser Electronics, Transcat, Value-Tronics, Testforce USA, Technical Communities, TestEquity, and TEVET LLC. The contracting officer has determined that the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable and in the best interest of the government.

This federal procurement document, Amendment 0001 dated August 10, 2026, outlines the salient characteristics and technical requirements for a government purchase. The primary purpose of the amendment is to update the quantity of required equipment from two to three units. The government is seeking three Tektronix 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO), specifically model number MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500, or equivalent products commercially available. Key technical specifications for these oscilloscopes include: * Six analog input channels with a 500 MHz bandwidth (upgradable) and real-time sampling of 6.25 GSa/s when using all channels simultaneously. * 31.25 million points of record length per channel and up to 16-bit vertical resolution. * Multiple advanced triggering options, automatic waveform saving, and a capture rate of 500,000 waveforms per second. * A 13.3-inch touchscreen display (1920x1080 resolution), solid-state drives with a closed embedded operating system, and rack-mount compatibility. * Integrated connectivity features, including a 1 Gb/s Ethernet port, HDMI, and at least four USB 2.0 ports. Additionally, the acquisition requires a one-year manufacturer's warranty and delivery to Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland 21005. The document is signed and approved by Contracting Officer Ariel M. Amey.

This document is Amendment 0001 to the Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment for an Army Research Laboratory (ARL) solicitation, dated August 10, 2026. It outlines the specific federal, defense, and local clauses governing a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland. Key provisions include DFARS 252.204-7017, which requires offerors to disclose any covered defense telecommunications equipment or services, and DFARS 252.232-7006, detailing electronic invoicing instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The document specifies that government inspection and acceptance will occur at APG, and outlines delivery instructions for the logistics warehouse. Administrative details identify Abigail Conway as the Contract Specialist and Ariel Amey as the Contracting Officer. The acquisition is currently subject to the availability of funds. Additionally, the amendment establishes that proposal exceptions must be detailed in a cover letter, payment terms under net 30 days are unacceptable, and no award will be made for less than the full quantities solicited. Offerors employing foreign nationals must submit documentary evidence verifying employment eligibility. Finally, the attachment lists mandatory commercial acquisition provisions and clauses incorporated by reference, including representations regarding the Maduro Regime and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

This federal government solicitation amendment (W911QX26QA161, Amendment 0001) is a 100% small business set-aside, brand-name sole source request for quotes (RFQ) issued by the Army Contracting Command - Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG). The purpose of the amendment is to update the quantity of required commercial items. Specifically, the government is seeking three (3) Tektronix-brand Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSOs), model number MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500, increased from the original quantity of two (2). The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 334515 (small business size standard of 750 employees) and PSC code 66. If no acceptable offers are received from responsible small businesses, the set-aside will convert to full and open competition without a separate amendment. The evaluation method is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Delivery is required within 12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, which is also the place of performance and acceptance. The deadline for quote submissions has been extended from August 11, 2026, to August 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The estimated award date is no later than August 31, 2026. The primary point of contact is Abigail Conway.

This document outlines the Evaluation Criteria for a federal contract award using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Under this methodology, the Government will award the contract to the responsible offeror who submits the lowest-priced proposal that meets or exceeds all technical acceptability standards. The evaluation is based on three primary factors: 1. **Technical Acceptability:** Offers are evaluated solely on vendor-provided information to determine if the proposed product meets the required specifications. Vendors must submit comprehensive descriptive materials, drawings, or clear modification plans to demonstrate compliance. 2. **Past Performance:** This factor will not be evaluated. The Contracting Officer has determined that the low complexity of the purchased supplies makes past performance information unnecessary for selection. 3. **Price:** Evaluation is based on the total proposed price, which includes any optional line items.

This federal procurement document is a Brand Name Sole Source Determination & Findings (D&F) for acquisitions at or below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) intends to procure two Tektronix-brand Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSOs), specifically model MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500, to support its mission programs. The statutory authority invoked for this non-competitive procurement is "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Tektronix, Inc. is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with several potential authorized small and large business resellers identified to facilitate competition among distributors. The justification outlines three primary technical requirements that restrict the procurement to the Tektronix brand: 1. **System Compatibility:** Only Tektronix-branded systems are compatible with ARL's existing oscilloscope fleet due to proprietary native communication protocols and hardware architectures. 2. **Proprietary Software Integration:** The new units must integrate with the existing proprietary Tektronix software suite to enable critical microsecond-level time synchronization and live, multi-unit data analysis. 3. **Interchangeability:** Standardizing on Tektronix ensures that high-value peripheral components, probes, interfaces, and spare parts can be immediately shared and interchanged across various ARL laboratories. Procuring an alternative brand would compromise data integrity, waste high-value materials, and cause unacceptable project delays. The contracting officer has determined that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.

This government document outlines the salient characteristics and technical requirements for a federal procurement of two Tektronix 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO), specifically Model MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500. The required oscilloscopes must feature six analog input channels, a 500 MHz bandwidth (upgradable to GHz range), a real-time sampling rate of 6.25 GSa/s, and a record length of 31.25 million points per channel. Key technical specifications include 16-bit vertical resolution, multiple trigger types with automatic waveform saving, a capture rate of 500,000 waveforms per second, and dual-domain (time and frequency) viewing capabilities. Additional physical and connectivity requirements include a 13.3-inch touchscreen display, a closed embedded operating system on solid-state drives, rack-mount compatibility, Ethernet, HDMI, and USB ports, and a one-year manufacturer's warranty. The document includes a Commercial Availability Certification signed by Technical Point of Contact Christopher Meredith, confirming these specifications are met by commercially available products. The procurement is authorized by Contracting Officer Ariel M. Amey, with delivery designated for Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD 21005.

This federal solicitation document details the required provisions, clauses, and special instructions for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract supporting the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), Maryland. Key components of the document include: - **Representations and Certifications:** Offerors must certify compliance regarding the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (DFARS 252.204-7017). - **Payment Processing:** Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Payment terms demanding less than net 30 days are unacceptable. - **Points of Contact:** Directs communication to Contract Specialist Abigail Conway and Contracting Officer Ariel Amey. - **Logistics and Inspection:** Government inspection and acceptance will occur at APG. Truck deliveries must be coordinated with the APG Logistics Warehouse (Building 321) during designated weekday hours. ARL’s Maryland sales tax exemption number is provided. - **Contractual Terms:** Offers must propose full quantities to be considered responsive. "Brand name or equal" proposals are permitted if they meet the salient characteristics in the Statement of Work. Additionally, offerors employing foreign nationals must submit proof of employment eligibility. - **Incorporated Clauses:** Lists applicable DFARS commercial provisions and clauses included by reference, including prohibitions on business with the Maduro Regime and procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

This combined synopsis and solicitation (W911QX26QA161) is issued by the Department of the Army as a Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure two Tektronix-brand Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSOs), model number MSO46B - MSO46B 4-BW-500. This brand-name commercial acquisition is set aside 100% for small businesses under NAICS code 334515, which has a size standard of 750 employees. However, if no acceptable, competitive offers are received from responsible small businesses, the set-aside will dissolve, and the solicitation will convert to full and open competition to award to a large business. The evaluation method for this procurement is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Delivery and acceptance are required at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland no later than 12 weeks after receipt of offer (ARO) on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis. Quotes must be submitted by August 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with the award estimated to be finalized by August 31, 2026. Interested parties must include their business size and any applicable socioeconomic categories in their response.