NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Quantity of Two Tektronix 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (MSO) (Part Number MSO44-4-BW-1000)

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory, under the W6QK Acc-Apg Adelphi office, is seeking to sole-source two Tektronix 4 Series Mixed Signal Oscilloscopes (Part Number MSO44-4-BW-1000) through a Commercial, Firm Fixed Price contract issued as a Request for Quote under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The requirement specifies a 1 GHz bandwidth on all four analog channels, 6.25 GS/s real-time sampling, 31.25 million point record length per channel, a 13.3” touchscreen display, SSD storage, multiple USB ports, Ethernet, and HDMI connectivity, with the equipment requiring compatibility with a standard 19” instrumentation rack and a carrying handle. Delivery must occur within 18 weeks after contract award to the designated location at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with FOB destination terms and 100% payment triggered only after government inspection and acceptance. The contract includes a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty and mandates strict compliance with MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification, including enterprise identifier, serial number, and machine-readable data elements verified using approved automatic identification technology, along with labeling per MIL-STD-129 and affixed packing slips on all external packages. The acquisition incorporates a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses governing commercial item procurement, including FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, as well as mandatory representations such as SAM registration, CAGE and UEI identifiers, tax identification, and compliance with restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment, ByteDance applications, Xinjiang-sourced goods, and business operations with sanctioned regimes like Iran and Venezuela. Contractors must provide full pricing inclusive of shipping and handling, certify business size relative to NAICS code 334516, disclose the country of manufacture, and confirm acceptance of credit card payments without fees (excluding PayPal). All offers must meet minimum technical specifications to be considered for award, and evaluation will be based on the most advantageous offer to the government, potentially selecting a higher-priced proposal that exceeds requirements. Payment processing requires use of Wide Area Workflow with specific DoDAAC codes for invoicing, inspection, and administration. Contractors must also comply with Buy American provisions, safety reporting obligations, anti-trafficking requirements, and prohibitions against subcontracting with suspended or debarred entities, while foreign nationals performing under the contract must adhere to Title 8 U.S.C