FabTime Software Maintenance

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is seeking a firm-fixed-price contract for FabTime software license subscription and maintenance services to support their wafer fabrication facility. The solicitation, identified as HQ072725QNR01, will be conducted under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures with price serving as the primary evaluation factor for determining best value. Quotes are due by January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, and must be submitted directly to Contracting Officer Nicholas Roberts via email. The contract structure includes a base year (2025-2026) with four potential option years extending through 2029-2030, and the government reserves the right to reject any or all quotations. Evaluation will focus on pricing, with no proposal preparation costs to be reimbursed by the government.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category and involves a continuation of software support from FabTime, Inc., which was acquired by Inficon in 2024. The contract represents the 15th year of FabTime software subscription, with a total potential contract value of $10,600 for the base period. The software provides critical functionality for analyzing foundry cycle time, tool utilization, and manufacturing performance by interfacing with DMEA's Eyelit Manufacturing Execution System. Support services will be available 8am-6pm Pacific Time on normal working days, with up to 10 hours of monthly support (maximum 60 hours annually). The place of performance is located at DMEA's facility in McClellan Park, California, with the initial period of performance starting January 10, 2025, and potentially including a six-month extension option under FAR 52.217-8.