The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) focuses on the development, prototyping, and sustainment of critical microelectronics and semiconductor technologies for the Department of Defense. Its core mission centers on ensuring the reliability and availability of electronic components through advanced microelectronics design, simulation, and the integration of additive manufacturing for flexible electronics.
Defense Microelectronics Activity is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 16 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) focuses on the development, prototyping, and sustainment of critical microelectronics and semiconductor technologies for the Department of Defense. Its core mission centers on ensuring the reliability and availability of electronic components through adva...
The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) focuses on the development, prototyping, and sustainment of critical microelectronics and semiconductor technologies for the Department of Defense. Its core mission centers on ensuring the reliability and availability of electronic components through advanced microelectronics design, simulation, and the integration of additive manufacturing for flexible electronics. Strategic priorities include enhancing electronics reliability through advanced materials research and development, implementing cybersecurity and CMMC compliance, and maintaining the technical infrastructure required for semiconductor fabrication and testing.
Procurement patterns indicate a heavy emphasis on software publishing, engineering services, and the manufacturing of semiconductors and related devices. The agency frequently procures specialized instrument manufacturing for electrical measurement, analytical laboratory equipment, and electronic assembly services. Contract activities range from high-level technical data analysis and reporting to the physical repair and maintenance of precision electronic equipment and the fabrication of test samples.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the semiconductor manufacturing, electronic assembly, and professional engineering services sectors. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration (SBA) set-asides, with additional utilization of Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) designations. This indicates a procurement strategy that heavily leverages a diverse base of small business innovators for specialized technical tasks.
The DMEA operates as a specialized organization within the Department of Defense. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of combined solicitations and subcontracts to acquire highly technical services and hardware, reflecting a complex organizational scope that bridges the gap between theoretical research and development and industrial-scale electronic manufacturing.
Procurement Analytics
Where Defense Microelectronics Activity directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Defense Microelectronics Activity and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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