Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Microcircuit Traceability Counterfeit Mitigation
Deadline: 21 May 2026
Posting Date: 22 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139917776
Document Ref. No.: SP4706-26-R-X1
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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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.
Notice ID: sp4706-26-r-x1
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: defense logistics agency
Office: dcso-columbus-division-2
Product Service Code: h199 - quality control- miscellaneous
NAICS Code: 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Inactive Dates: jun 05, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
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