What does Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea) do?

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a specialized component of the Department of Defense dedicated to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of microelectronic systems critical to national defense. Its core mission centers on advancing the development, testing, and qualification of radiation-hardened, high-assurance microelectronics for use in mission-critical military platforms, including satellites, missile systems, and secure communications equipment. Strategic priorities include mitigating supply chain vulnerabilities, certifying domestic fabrication capabilities, and accelerating the integration of assured microelectronics into legacy and next-generation defense systems. DMEA focuses on end-to-end assurance programs, including design validation, process monitoring, and failure analysis, to safeguard against counterfeiting and foreign adversarial tampering. Procurement patterns indicate a strong emphasis on advanced microelectronic fabrication services, radiation effects testing, and specialized packaging and assembly for high-reliability applications. The agency frequently engages in research and development contracts, engineering services, and technical support for semiconductor qualification programs, often utilizing government-wide acquisition contracts (GWACs) and Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms to expedite innovation and collaboration with non-traditional defense vendors. While specific NAICS categories and set-aside preferences are not available from current procurement data, DMEA’s work inherently supports domestic industrial base resilience and seeks partners with expertise in defense-grade microelectronics, including those possessing DOD-approved fabrication facilities and radiation testing certifications. Vendor relationships are typically long-term and highly technical, requiring stringent compliance with MIL-STD and NAS standards. DMEA operates under the Department of Defense with a focused, mission-driven structure, serving as the DoD’s primary authority for assured microelectronics. It leverages specialized procurement vehicles to engage a narrow but critical ecosystem of defense-certified semiconductor providers, test laboratories, and engineering firms. Its geographic footprint is centered on key defense technology hubs, though its influence extends nationwide through contracted partners and accredited facilities.

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Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea)

Part of Department Of Defense

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) is a specialized component of the Department of Defense dedicated to ensuring the reliability, security, and performance of microelectronic systems critical to national defense. Its core mission centers on advancing the development, testing, and qualification of radiation-hardened, high-assurance microelectronics for use in mission-critical military platforms, including satellites, missile systems, and secure communications equipment.

Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea) is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 3 open contract opportunities.

Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea)

Part of Department Of Defense

Recent Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea) Contracts

CAPRE NIM IO Boards

CAPRE NIM Main Board

Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing

Electronic Component Sourcing and Supply

Quality Assurance and Testing Services

Logistics and Delivery Coordination

New Perpetual Software License Deployment for Power Electronics Modeling

FY26 Keysight Software Maintenance

Semiconductor Device Modeling Software License Renewal

Remote Software Maintenance and Technical Support

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Recent Defense Microelectronics Activity (dmea) Contracts

CAPRE NIM IO Boards

CAPRE NIM Main Board

Rigid-Flex Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Manufacturing

Electronic Component Sourcing and Supply

Quality Assurance and Testing Services

Logistics and Delivery Coordination

New Perpetual Software License Deployment for Power Electronics Modeling

FY26 Keysight Software Maintenance

Semiconductor Device Modeling Software License Renewal

Remote Software Maintenance and Technical Support

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