Keysight MXE EMI Receivers

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Recommendation and Determination to solicit from one source or brand name. It recommends negotiating with Keysight Technologies Inc. for Keysight MXE EMI Receivers.

• Acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/manufacturer.

• The hardware is uniquely compatible with existing equipment and software for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency (RF) testing.

• Seamless integration with established systems, eliminating the need for additional training, system modifications, or new software licenses.

• The estimated period of performance or lead time for delivery is 17 weeks.

• The total estimated cost is redacted.

Not applicable, as this is a sole source recommendation.

This is a sole source recommendation, implying no set-aside.

• Competition is deemed impractical due to the unique compatibility and integration requirements.
• Using an alternative vendor could lead to significant operational inefficiencies, delays in testing activities, and adversely affect readiness and certification status of flight hardware.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Keysight MXE EMI Receivers and intends to issue a sole source contract to KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. This procurement is for commercial items/services under FAR Part 12. Performance will be at NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

• Procurement of Keysight MXE EMI Receivers.

• Sole source contract intended for KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

• NAICS Code: 334516

• Interested organizations may submit capabilities and qualifications in writing.

• Deadline for submission: 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on 4/28/2026.

• Submissions will be evaluated to determine if the procurement will be conducted on a competitive basis.

• Oral communications are not acceptable.

• This notice is for determining whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis.

• NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman contact information is available at the provided link.

• Primary Point of Contact: Shanna Patterson, Procurement Specialist, Shanna.L.Patterson@nasa.gov

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for the acquisition of three Keysight MXE EMI Receivers for NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

• Acquisition of three (3) Keysight MXE EMI Receivers.

• Each receiver includes:

  • N9038B MXE EMI Receiver
  • Multi-touch KeysightCare Assured First Year Support Getting Started and Troubleshooting Guide
  • Return to Keysight Warranty - 1 year
  • Operating System: Windows 11 IoT LTSC
  • Remarketed/Used Discount 50% (Special discount applied, see terms and conditions)
  • R-55A-001-3 KeysightCare Assured - Extend to 3 years (includes Return to Keysight Extended Warranty)
  • N9038B-RMKT - Refurbished Product (Certified Refurbished Equipment, Request # 167432 expires 30-Apr-2026)
  • N9038B-544 Frequency range: 3 Hz to 44 GHz
  • N9038B-B1X Analysis bandwidth: 160 MHz
  • N9038B-EXM External Mixing

• Estimated delivery time for each unit is 17 weeks.

• Estimated Weeks Delivery: 17

• Place of Performance: NASA/ Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899

• Period of Performance: 17 Weeks

• Bidders should check with their account manager regarding eDelivery availability.

• If eDelivery is preferred, the end user's name, phone number, and email address must be provided on the Purchase Order.

• For eDelivery, no physical certificate is sent unless specifically requested on the Purchase Order.