Request for Information - DoD Design to Transition Accelerator
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC), is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Design to Transition Accelerator (D2TA) to enhance the U.S. domestic microelectronics ecosystem. This initiative aims to address infrastructure gaps faced by domestic innovators and seeks stakeholder input on developing a Defense Digital Engineering Integrated Infrastructure (DEI) that supports various classification levels, integrates Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, and maintains design provenance throughout project lifecycles. The D2TA is crucial for bolstering the DoD's technological advancements in microelectronics while ensuring a sustainable domestic innovation environment. Interested parties should submit their responses by October 4, 2024, and direct any inquiries to Jason Punkiewicz at jason.p.punkiewicz.civ@army.mil.

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    jason.p.punkiewicz.civ@army.mil
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    The Design to Transition Accelerator (D2TA) Request for Information (RFI) aims to strengthen the U.S. domestic microelectronics ecosystem in response to increasing reliance on offshore resources. The document outlines challenges faced by domestic innovators due to infrastructure gaps and seeks stakeholder input on developing a Defense Digital Engineering Integrated Infrastructure (DEI). Key objectives include establishing a secure, scalable DEI capable of supporting various classification levels, enabling seamless integration of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools, and retaining design provenance throughout project lifecycles. The RFI specifies several elements to address, including an overview of current capabilities, potential risks in the existing framework, assessments of technical readiness levels, and documentation of proprietary elements. Additionally, the DEI is focused on compliance with cybersecurity standards, providing robust intellectual property management, facilitating independent assessments, and supporting pilot projects aimed at enhancing microelectronics development. By gathering diverse insights, the D2TA aims to refine and implement strategies that will bolster DoD’s technological advancements in microelectronics while ensuring a sustainable domestic innovation environment. This RFI serves as a precursor to potential contractor involvement in projects that will reshape the future of U.S. microelectronics manufacturing and design practices.
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