Microcircuit Traceability & Counterfeit Mitigation
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Ohio |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Posted Date: | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Due Date: | May 21, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | SP4706-26-R-XXX1 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 21, 2026 11:00 am EDT
- Original Response Date: May 21, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jun 05, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: H199 - QUALITY CONTROL- MISCELLANEOUS
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NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
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Place of Performance:
Columbus , OH 43218USA
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.
- POST OFFICE BOX 3990
- COLUMBUS , OH 43218
- USA
- Shaun Bunnell
- Shaun.Bunnell@dla.mil
- Phone Number 6146932603
- Jacob Combs
- jacob.combs@dla.mil
- Phone Number 445737398
- Apr 21, 2026 11:00 am EDTSources Sought (Original)
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