Microcircuit Traceability & Counterfeit Mitigation

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI to gather industry information on alternative or enhanced traceability and counterfeit‑mitigation technologies for microcircuits. The objective is to identify a solution—whether DNA‑based, other marking methods, or a new bare‑item part marking mechanism—that can reliably authenticate the original vendor of individual devices once they are removed from unit packaging. Respondents must provide a capability statement, general business information, and a technical white paper that details a cost‑effective approach (supporting 20,000‑100,000 devices annually) meeting the minimum technical requirements: no damage to device integrity, thermal output ≤150 °C (military) or ≤85 °C (commercial), material removal ≤70 µin, applicability to ceramic, plastic, nickel, and gold substrates, marking area ≤2 mm × 2 mm, non‑interference with existing markings, durability after partial removal, and the ability to process up to 10,000 devices within a 7‑day surge cycle. Additional response elements include a five‑year cost estimate, recommendations to improve the draft Statement of Work, a technical approach, counter‑feit mitigation strategies, performance metrics, and a narrative on part‑origin identification. The effort will be performed at a DLA facility in Columbus, Ohio (specific location TBD), with government‑furnished access to test microcircuits, calibration equipment, and personnel. No commitment to award a contract or reimburse response costs is made; the RFI is solely for market research to refine DLA’s acquisition strategy. All responses must be submitted to the point of contact listed in the RFI by 23:59 hours on 21 May 2026.

Notice ID

79f8e13e9d7d4fec8d95dc540de14923

Solicitation Number

SP4706-26-R-XXX1

NAICS Code

541380

Classification Code

H199