FabTime Software Maintenance
ID: HQ072725QNR01Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITY (DMEA)DEFENSE MICROELECTRONICS ACTIVITYMCCLELLAN, CA, 956522100, USA

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Software Publishers (513210)

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IT AND TELECOM - BUSINESS APPLICATION/APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE AS A SERVICE (DA10)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), is seeking proposals for the maintenance and annual subscription of the FabTime software, essential for analyzing tool utilization and manufacturing performance at the DMEA foundry. The procurement aims to secure ongoing software support, including an unlimited user license, technical assistance, and up to 10 hours of customer support per month, ensuring the continuity of operations and enhancement of production analytics. This contract, which spans five fiscal years from 2025 to 2030, is critical for maintaining operational efficiency and continuous improvement within government operations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST to the designated contracting officer, Nicholas S. Roberts, via email at nicholas.s.roberts8.civ@mail.mil.

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    The Statement of Work (SOW) for DMEA 25-5C2 outlines the need for software support and upgrade renewal for Inficon FabTime software, which is essential for analyzing tool utilization and manufacturing performance at the DMEA foundry. The current Eyelit MES system provides limited access to performance data, making FabTime necessary for effective analysis. This marks the 15th year of the software subscription, and a new contract with Inficon is required to ensure continued support, updates, and upgrades. Key requirements include an unlimited user license via corporate intranet, ongoing technical support, and up to 10 hours per month of customer support. The document specifies that support will be available during standard hours on business days, excluding holidays. Contact information for project personnel is provided as part of the administrative structure of the contract. The purpose of this SOW is to facilitate seamless operations within the DMEA foundry by securing ongoing software services to maintain and enhance production analytics, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency in government operations.
    The document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for the FabTime Software License, issued by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA), Solicitation No. HQ072725QNR01. The solicitation invites offers for a firm-fixed price contract pertaining to the annual subscription and maintenance of the software across five fiscal years from 2025 to 2030. Offerors are encouraged to review the attached Performance Specification and can propose alternative Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) to benefit both the Government and themselves. Quotes must be submitted by January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM PST to the specified contracting officer via email. The government emphasizes best value evaluation criteria, prioritizing price, and retains the right to reject any quotes or cancel the solicitation. All applicable terms and conditions, along with relevant clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), are included in the document, underscoring compliance requirements for prospective contractors. This RFP reflects the federal procurement process's structured approach to solicit bids while promoting competition and fair access for potential vendors.
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