SAM #SP4706-26-R-XXX1

RFI: Advanced Microcircuit Traceability and Counterfeit Mitigation Solutions for DLA

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting market research to identify advanced solutions for microcircuit traceability and counterfeit mitigation, focusing on technologies that can reliably authenticate and trace microcircuits to their original vendors after removal from packaging. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2 - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Applied DNA Sciences (current provider of botanical DNA-infused ink) - Products/Services Requested: - Technologies for microcircuit traceability and counterfeit mitigation - Must meet or exceed the current plant-based DNA marking standard - Alternatives to DNA marking (e.g., taggant or equivalent technologies) are encouraged - Capability statements, business information, and technical white papers describing proposed solutions - Marking solution must be: - Durable and non-damaging to microcircuits - Versatile across various substrates - Capable of marking up to 10,000 devices within 7 days - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must enable traceability to the original vendor after devices are removed from unit packaging - Respondents should provide five-year cost estimates, technical approaches, strategies for mitigating counterfeits, and performance metrics - The request is for information only (RFI), not a solicitation for proposals or quotes - Key Locations: - Electronics Product Test Center (EPTC), Columbus, OH - Distribution Depot (DDWO), Columbus, OH - DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2, Columbus, OH (contracting office)

Description

Background & Objective:

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requires a reliable method to trace individual microcircuits to their original vendor to mitigate counterfeit risks, specifically once devices are removed from unit packaging.

DLA has utilized plant-based Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) marking since 2015 for device authentication and contract traceability. We are now seeking information on new or alternative technologies that meet or exceed this current standard.

Response Requirement:

Please include the following information in your response:

Company Profile (Address, Business Size, CAGE, POC) Five-year cost estimate Recommendations to improve the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW) Technical approach for accomplishing the draft SOW Strategies to mitigate counterfeited parts and materials Proposed performance metrics and deliverables Narrative detailing how your firm identifies part/material origin

Legal and Administrative Information:

This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only.  It does not constitute a solicitation for bids, a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ).

No Commitment: The government is not committed to issuing a solicitation or awarding a contract based on this RFI.

No Reimbursement: The government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to this request.

Purpose: Responses will be used to assess industry capabilities and refine the government's acquisition strategy.

Submission Instructions:

Please submit all responses to the Point of Contact specified within this RFI.  A DRAFT SOW is attached with further technical details.

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