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TCAD Software Integration & Technical Support Services

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Response Deadline08/06/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract engages a provider to deliver engineering support for integrating Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD tools into the Defense Microelectronics Activity’s design workflows for ASICs, silicon carbide devices, and FPGAs. This involves configuring the tools to align with DMEA’s proprietary design standards, optimizing simulation accuracy and efficiency, and providing comprehensive training to engineering staff to ensure full adoption and proficient usage across teams. The integration effort must ensure seamless interoperability with existing design environments while enhancing predictive modeling capabilities for semiconductor performance under extreme conditions. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330 and is performance-based, with the primary place of performance located in the 95652 zip code area. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, with a response deadline of August 6, 2026. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense through the Defense Microelectronics Activity and is intended to strengthen the agency’s advanced semiconductor design capabilities, particularly in support of mission-critical defense applications requiring high-reliability and high-performance electronic components.

General Info

Engage provider to integrate Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD into DMEA’s ASIC, SiC, and FPGA workflows for mission-critical defense applications.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Microelectronics ActivityView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

0, CA, 95652, USA

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PostedJul 30

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Response DeadlineAug 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Microelectronics Activity

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Provide engineering support to integrate Synopsys Sentaurus TCAD tools into DMEA’s ASIC, SiC, and FPGA design workflows, including configuration, training, and optimization.

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