Pilot V8 Flying Probe Tester

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is procuring a Pilot V8 Flying Probe Tester through a sole source acquisition from the original equipment manufacturer, Seica SpA. The sophisticated testing equipment must provide advanced capabilities including reverse engineering netlists from printed circuit boards, performing failure analysis, testing discrete and integrated circuit components, and generating bills of materials. The system requires eight flying probe heads with the ability to test both top and bottom PCB surfaces simultaneously, probe positioning resolution of 80mm, and capacity to accommodate PCBs up to 20x17 inches. The contractor must deliver the equipment with a 12-month warranty, provide on-site installation, advanced user training, and ongoing cybersecurity compliance including updated security patches. Quotes are due by 2:00 PM PST on September 5, 2025, and will be evaluated based on two primary factors: Technical specifications (product number, name, and quantity) and Price (including shipping, installation, warranty, and training costs).

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, though DMEA already owns a Pilot V8 Tester purchased in September 2021 and is acquiring this second unit to support increased testing demand while maintaining operational consistency. The contract structure includes multiple line items covering the initial equipment purchase and optional preventive maintenance services from 2026 through 2030, with at least one annual maintenance visit required. All contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and will undergo background checks, with work performed at the McClellan Park, California facility. The sole source justification emphasizes avoiding duplicate training costs and ensuring immediate operational capability, while the contracting officer plans to evaluate future requirements against the commercial marketplace to increase competition. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.