Counterfeit Parts Prevention & Reporting

The contractor is required to establish and maintain robust processes to detect and prevent the introduction of counterfeit electronic parts into the supply chain during fulfillment activities. This includes implementing system-level checks, supplier verification protocols, and quality assurance procedures designed to identify suspicious or non-compliant components. Any suspected counterfeit parts must be immediately flagged, quarantined, and formally reported to the contracting entity without delay. The subcontract falls under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 334418 for other electronic component manufacturing. Performance is required at the facility in Berkeley, California, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026. The contract is administered by the Department of Energy through its Berkeley National Laboratory contractor.