Defense Electronics Supply Center, DESC-EACC, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45444-5181

B -- MICROELECTRONIC DEVICE EMULATION CAPABILITY POC: Contract Specialist, Scott Savory (513) 296-8564, Contracting Officer, Cheryl Montoney (513) 296-6353. Microelectronic Device Emulation Capability. The Defense Electronics Supply Center (DESC) is conducting market research in the area of microelectronic device emulation capability. The specific areas of interest are small scale integrated (SSI), medium scale integrated (MSI), and/or large scale integrated (LSI) circuits. Typical examples include digital microcircuits up to 48 pins and 20 volts memory (RAM, ROM, PROM & registers), drivers and comparators. Contractors are invited to submit concept papers outlining their emulation capabilities in these areas. The Government is not seeking to fund the development of a new emulation capability; rather, a clearly demonstrated capability must already exist. Technical oversight of the projects under this Broad Agency Announcement will be performed by DESC. Program Objective and Description: This program focuses on the current capability of the microelectronics industry to provide emulated devices that meet the form, fit, functional and interface requirements for devices that are obsolete or otherwise unavailable at an economical price to the government. No research and/or development funding is available to develop any additional capability beyond what is currently available within the industry. To this end, contractors are encouraged to describe their current capabilities involving emulation of microelectronic devices. Successful emulation of devices should be described as well as areas of demonstrated capability. Concept papers will not be evaluated against each other since they are not submitted in accordance with a common work statement. Concept papers will be evaluated on their technical merit. This evaluation will consist of a review to assess the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (1) A clearly demonstrated, existing capability to emulate microelectronic devices. (2) Demonstrated capability to produce finished and packaged devices meeting the original device requirements. Papers should describe existing microelectronic device fabrication/production facilities and capabilities. (3) Demonstrated capability to meet a quality level of QML certification to the requirements of MIL-PRF-38535; (4) Respondent's capabilities, resources (including financial capability, personnel, facilities, equipment, and data) and related experience. Papers should describe previous successful emulation efforts which demonstrate the adequacy of respondent's capabilities and resources. Site surveys may be conducted by Government personnel to verify the respondent's capabilities. In addition to the technical evaluation, cost realism and reasonableness will be considered. Papers should include cost estimates based on previous experience, including any non-recurring engineering requirements as well as cost estimates for actual devices. However, detailed certified cost or pricing data need not be submitted with concept papers. Submission Process: Concept papers submitted in response to this announcement should be sent to: Defense Electronics Supply Center, DESC-EACC, Attn: Scott Savory, Contract Specialist, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45444-5181. Interested firms must submit an original and six (6) copies of the concept paper. All submissions must be clearly marked for: ``Microelectronics Device Emulation Capability.'' Electronic transmissions such as facsimile, TWX and telex communications are not authorized. This announcement shall remain in effect for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of publication. All concept papers received will be evaluated as soon as possible thereafter. Interested firms are hereby advised that no funding is currently available for contract awards under this announcement. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation costs. General Information: Concept papers shall not exceed twenty-five (25) pages, where a page is defined as 8-1/2'' x 11'' with type not smaller than 12 pitch. No formal (RFP) is currently available under this announcement; however, a formal RFP may result from this announcement. Any questions regarding this announcement should be directed to: Defense Electronics Supply Center, DESC-EACC, Attn: Scott Savory, Contract Specialist, 1507 Wilmington Pike, Dayton, OH 45444-5181. Phone (513)296-8564, facsimile (513)296-8691. (016)

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