Brand Name Justification for Group 2 PXI System Upgrade by National Instruments

Background
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) intends to issue a brand-name award to an authorized reseller of National Instruments for the procurement of specific items outlined in the Statement of Requirements. This contract aims to upgrade the Group 2 PXI System, which is essential for enhancing testing and measurement capabilities within the agency's operations.

Work Details
The contract includes the following items for the Group 2 PXI System Upgrade:

**Configuration ID: PX6937793:**
- PXIe-1095, 18-Slot 3U PXI Express Chassis (Part Number: 783882-01) - Quantity: 1
- Basic Assembly Service (Part Number: 960903-01) - Quantity: 1
- PXIe-6509, 96-Channel Digital I/O Module (Part Number: 787358-01) - Quantity: 1
- PXIe-2569 PXI Relay Module (Part Number: 780587-69) - Quantity: 1, SPST (open), 100-Channel, 100 V, 1 A
- X Series PXIe-6355 (Part Number: 783632-01) - Quantity: 1, Analog Inputs, 1.25 MS/s, 24 DIO, 2 AO
- PXIe-6738 (Part Number: 783800-01) - Quantity: 3, Analog Outputs
- Power Cord, AC, U.S. (Part Number: 763830-01) - Quantity: 1, 125VAC, 15A
- Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Cable (Part Number: 785607-02) - Quantity: 1, Active, 40 Gbps, 5A
- NI PXIe8361 PCIe8363 (Part Number: 790067-03) - Quantity: 1, MXI-Express for PXI Express, with a length of 3m.

**Configuration ID: PX6937798:**
Similar items as above with variations in quantities:
- PXIe-6509 Digital I/O Module - Quantity: 2
- PXIe-2569 Relay Module - Quantity: 2
- NI PXIe-6672 Timing and Synchronization Module with TCXO (Part Number: 780063-010) - Quantity: 1.

**Configuration ID: PX6937796:**
Includes additional quantities of:
- PXIE-6509 Digital I/O Module - Quantity: 5.