Oscilloscope
SOL #: SLAC_363781_OscilloscopeSolicitation
Overview
Buyer
Energy
Energy, Department Of
SLAC Natl Accel Lab -DOE Contractor
Menlo Park, CA, 94025, United States
Place of Performance
CA
NAICS
Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)
PSC
General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research (AJ12)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 11, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 12:00 AM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy, is soliciting offers for a high-performance oscilloscope (R&S®RTP164B or equal) and related accessories. This requirement is for product only, with no on-site services. Quotes are due by close of business on May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
SLAC seeks a comprehensive oscilloscope system, including:
- RTP164B High-performance oscilloscope (16/8 GHz bandwidth, 40/20 GSa/s sample rate, 100 Mpts/ch memory, 16-bit HD mode).
- RTP-B6 Arbitrary Waveform and Pattern Generator (14-bit resolution).
- RTP-B7 Differential 16 GHz pulse source.
- RTP-ALLSI Signal-integrity-debugging bundle ALL, including various RTP-K options (e.g., zone trigger, deembedding, embedding & equalization, advanced jitter & noise, PAM-N analysis, 16 Gbps advanced eye, 16 Gbps high-speed serial pattern trigger).
- RT-ZA17 Matched pair SMA cable.
- RT-ZM160 16 GHz modular probe amplifier.
- RT-ZMA14 16 GHz tip-cable flex connect.
- RT-ZMA30 16 GHz browser module.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation for a Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Place of Performance: Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States.
- Payment Terms: NET-30; no advance payments.
- Freight Terms: FOB Destination Prepaid and Add (CIP SLAC, Duty Unpaid for foreign vendors).
- Required Submissions:
- Price and lead time quotation (lead time ≤12 weeks ARO).
- Completed Buy American Act Certification (for items >$15,000).
- Completed Representations & Certifications Rider.
- Confirmation of acceptance of SLAC's Fixed Price Commercial Supplies-Services T&Cs (August 2023).
- Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) if applicable.
- Link to published price list if possible, and indicate any academic/government discounts.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical evaluation criteria include:
- Oscilloscope bandwidth, sample rate, memory, vertical resolution, acquisition rate, hardware real-time deembedding, digital trigger.
- Integrated AWG resolution, channels, pattern generator, modulation, import capabilities.
- Differential pulse source bandwidth, rise time, output, connectors, accessories.
- SI bundle features (zone trigger, deembedding, embedding/EQ, jitter/noise, PAM-N, eye, pattern trigger).
- Matched SMA cable pair specifications.
- Modular probe amplifier specifications (MultiMode, input, offset, ProbeMeter).
- Solder-in tip cable and browser module specifications.
- Warranty (≥3 years proffered, ≥1 year required).
- Factory calibration certificate.
- Authorized R&S dealer or OEM direct.
- Software/firmware updates (≥1 year included).
Deadlines & Contact
- Quote Due Date: May 18, 2026, COB.
- Submit Quotes To: Marissa Tanomrat at marissat@SLAC.stanford.edu.
- Questions To: Marissa Tanomrat at marissat@SLAC.stanford.edu.
People
Points of Contact
Katherine Jill A. CohPRIMARY
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Solicitation
Posted: May 11, 2026