Redacted_JA 20-0F0.pdf

DMEA #20-22

Defense Microelectronics Activity 4234 54th Street, McClellan, CA 95652

SOW/PWS # 20-0F0

Sole Source Justification

1. Agency and Contracting Activity:

Office of Secretary of Defense, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA).

2. Nature/Description of Action:

Approval is being requested for a Firm Fixed Price contract with FormFactor Cascade to upgrade a Summit 12000 probe station to high-voltage probe station using RDT&E funds.

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

The FormFactor Cascade Summit 12000 semi-automatic probe station allows automated wafer probe of single wafers for electrical test up to 500V. The requested upgrade would allow the system to safely probe up to 3000V while retaining all existing capabilities. The anticipated dollar value of this procurement is .

4. Authority Cited:

FAR 13.106(b)(1), Soliciting from a single source.

5. Reason for Authority Cited:

Only the manufacturer is able to upgrade the existing equipment. Upgrade by a third-party would result in damage to the equipment and also damage to the wafer undergoing testing.

6. Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Market research was conducted to ascertain whether third-parties could safely upgrade DMEA s Summit 12000 probe station. No other sources were identified.

7. Fair and Reasonable Cost Determination:

I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government for this contract action will be fair and reasonable. The determination is based upon market research to procure new systems versus upgrading existing equipment.

Matthew B. Duane Date:

Contracting Officer Signature:

8. Market Research:

DMEA #20-22

DMEA received budgetary estimates for various high-voltage probe station options. Similarly configured probe stations were estimated to cost significantly more than this upgrade.

9. Other Facts:

None

10. Listing of Sources:

FormFactor, Inc.

9100 S.W. Gemini Drive Beaverton, OR 97008

11. Actions to Increase Competition:

At this time, no other sources have been identified who have the capabilities required to meet the requirements identified in the performance specification. However, the solicitation will be advertised on the BetaSam website, and any quotes received will be considered.

12. Contracting Officer Certification:

I certify that this justification is accurate and com knowledge and belief.

Matthew B. Duane Date:

Contracting Officer Signature: