Mitigation of Large Scale Obsolescence of MIL-PRF-19500 certified components

Solicitation HQ072723R0013, issued by the Defense Microelectronics Activity under the Department of Defense, seeks to fund activities to mitigate current and future obsolescence of MIL-PRF-19500 certified components. The primary objectives include investing in labor, upgrading equipment and facilities, and qualifying second manufacturers or facilities to ensure a sustainable supply chain. All mitigation work must be performed within the United States by a certified Qualified Manufacturer and completed within a five-year timeframe. Notably, the government has specified that end-of-life buys are not an acceptable method for achieving these mitigation goals. The contract is structured as a combined solicitation for commercial items with pricing divided across three contract line item numbers. Administrative requirements include adherence to DFARS clauses, invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow, and the submission of program reports and summaries. Amendment 1 to the solicitation incorporates a specific Question and Answer document to clarify government intent and requirements regarding the affected devices. The place of performance is located in McClellan, California, and the project is categorized under NAICS code 334413.