CAPRE NIM IO Boards

The Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) has issued a sole-source justification for the procurement of 400 CAPRE NIM I/O Boards from ACDi under a Blanket Purchase Agreement, citing FAR 6.103-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the absence of other responsible sources. ACDi is the only vendor with a proven track record of successfully manufacturing the required rigid-flex printed circuit boards, having demonstrated superior yield and reliability compared to prior vendors who experienced a 30% yield loss, making this procurement necessary to mitigate critical technical and schedule risks. The contract is a firm fixed price delivery order with a place of performance in Linda, California, and deliverables are destined for the DMEA facility in McClellan, California. No pricing details, CLINs, or contract value are disclosed in the documentation, though the acquisition falls under a government-wide acquisition contract framework that permits follow-on production without further competition. The procurement process relies entirely on ACDi’s unique technical capability and historical performance rather than competitive evaluation or price competitiveness. No formal packaging, preservation, or marking standards such as MIL-STDs are specified, nor are inspection locations, acceptance criteria, or invoicing procedures detailed. The contracting officer is located in McClellan, CA, with Clifton Bullock listed as the primary point of contact, but no contracting officer representative, COR, COTR, or payment office information is provided. No security clearance requirements, key personnel restrictions, or organizational conflict of interest mitigations are explicitly stated, even though the nature of the work suggests a sensitive defense context. The offeror’s UEI, CAGE code, size status, and socioeconomic certifications are not included in the record, and no submission deadlines, proposal formats, or electronic portals are specified, indicating the award was processed as a streamlined justification rather than a formal solicitation.