Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) for Simulation Outputs

The contract requires independent third-party validation of TCAD simulation results for power devices, specifically IGBTs and MOSFETs, under various stress conditions to ensure the accuracy and reliability of outputs for mission-critical defense applications. The work must confirm that simulation outputs accurately reflect real-world device behavior under extreme electrical, thermal, and operational stresses, with a focus on supporting high-integrity systems where failure is not an option. The performance location is identified as 95652, indicating the work will be conducted in or near this geographic area, and the subcontract is intended to provide an objective assessment of simulation fidelity to mitigate risk in defense electronics development. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services and is issued by the Defense Microelectronics Activity under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a mandatory response deadline of August 6, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties must submit proposals by the deadline to be considered, and while no set-aside classification is indicated, the nature of the work demands specialized expertise in semiconductor simulation, validation methodologies, and defense-grade electronic systems. The contract's success hinges on deliverables that rigorously quantify and document the alignment between simulated and empirical performance under stress, ensuring compliance with stringent defense standards.