RFI MC2 AoA Microelectronics 10 Jul 26.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

DEPARTMENT of ENERGY /NATIONAL NUCLEAR SECURITY AGENCY

MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND PRODUCTION CAPABILITY

1.0 PURPOSE

The United States Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), in support of the Office of Warhead Assembly and Non-Nuclear Modernization (NA-193), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research to determine the existing market capability of businesses to produce or contribute to the production of microelectronics. The NNSA mission includes the delivery of safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapons for the Nation’s strategic deterrent. As part of this process, the NNSA produces materials and components that comprise modern nuclear weapons, including microelectronics. The Government may award a contract under a separate solicitation; however, this RFI is intended to obtain capabilities, delivery, or other market information for planning purposes. All interested, capable, and responsible vendors are encouraged to submit a response to this RFI in providing a capability statement demonstrating the ability to meet NNSA requirements.

This RFI is open to all business size standards, both large and small.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The Office of Production Modernization and Materials Management (NA-193) oversees the modernization of production facilities that manufacture the materials and components necessary for the long-term reliability of the Nation’s nuclear weapons, including microelectronics. These microelectronic products include a variety of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) based products (including digital, analog, and mixed signal), micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), silicon photonics, and quantum devices (e.g., micro-fabricated ion traps).

NNSA requirements include rigorous quality and reliability standards and documentation, tailored requirements, and demands not typical of commercial users. Technical areas of interest include the following (see Attachment A: Technical Requirements MC2 for additional details):

2.1 Technical Capabilities in Microelectronics:

a) Technologies of interest include CMOS (including digital, analog, and mixed signal), MEMS, photonics, and quantum devices (e.g., micro-fabricated ion traps).

2.2 Radiation Effects and Testing:

a) The NNSA is interested in microelectronics that reliably perform in harsh radiation environments.

b) The NNSA is interested in a manufacturing process that produces Radiation Hardened (Rad Hard) product.

2.3 Research and Development (R&D):

a) The NNSA requires the ability to conduct R&D, including process modifications, for each device technology (including CMOS, MEMS, photonics, and quantum devices [e.g., micro-fabricated ion traps]), to support customizable components meeting NNSA needs and subsequent production.

3.0 RESPONSES TO THE RFI

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, and does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Proposals, a Solicitation, a Request for Quotes, or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted because of this request. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any cost associated with submission of the information being requested or reimburse expenses incurred to interested parties for responses to this announcement.

DISCLAIMER: This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) FAR 15.101(c), responses to RFIs are not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI marked proprietary will be handled accordingly. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review.

4.0 RESPONSE CONTENT

All vendors are invited to submit a Capability Statement discussing service capabilities as they relate to potential requirements. Vendors with a General Services Administration (GSA) schedule should provide the contract number, schedule, and Special Item Number (SIN).

5.0 RESPONSE FORMAT

Vendors that wish to respond to this RFI shall provide the following information: a statement indicating an interest and the capability to provide the services as described.

Vendor response should not exceed ten (10) pages with a 12-point font (cover pages are not included in the page count) and shall be submitted as a PDF file. The format for the RFI responses is described below:

· The cover page shall contain the following:

1) Company name.

2) Primary point of contact to include any technical and/or administrative contacts.

3) Phone number and email address for each contact.

4) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number.

5) Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

6) Business size, for example, large or small (responses shall also include any socioeconomic small business size standard; e.g., 8(a), Historically Under-utilized Business Zone (HUBZone), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), veteran-owned, small disadvantaged business, service-disabled veteran-owned), and

7) If applicable, GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract number.

6.0 INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS

All questions regarding this RFI must be submitted, in writing, to Contracting Officer Brenda Hamilton at brenda.hamilton1@nnsa.doe.gov. Questions will be addressed within a reasonable amount of time, generally no more than 48 hours after receipt.

7.0 RESPONSE DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION LOCATION

Responses to this RFI must be received no later than 13 August 2026 @ 2:00 PM (Mountain Daylight Time). Response should be submitted by email to Brenda Hamilton, Contracting Officer, brenda.hamilton1@nnsa.doe.gov.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings or any responses. However, information obtained because of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation, and the Government may contact one (1) or more respondents for clarifications to enhance the Government’s understanding. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.