REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – HIGH ENERGY HEAVY ION SINGLE EVENT EFFECTS TESTING
ID: N0016425SNB82Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517)

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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5a1afd88a7884a18aa0cd851615591a5/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's NSWC Crane, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on High Energy Heavy Ion Single Event Effects (HE HISEE) testing capabilities. The objective is to assess potential solutions for a dedicated testing facility that will support critical defense systems, including strategic nuclear and missile defense technologies, with operations expected to commence in the early 2030s. This initiative emphasizes the importance of robust microelectronics testing to ensure system reliability against environmental threats, particularly Galactic Cosmic Rays and solar heavy ions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their technical approaches, operational models, and life cycle cost estimates by September 19, 2025, to Mr. Matthew Bedel at matthew.j.bedel.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    matthew.j.bedel.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Department of Defense (DoD) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on High Energy Heavy Ion Single Event Effects (HE HISEE) testing capabilities, aiming to assess potential solutions for future defense systems, including strategic nuclear and missile defense technologies. This RFI seeks input on technology options, site locations, operational models, and associated life cycle costs for a dedicated testing facility expected to commence operations in the early 2030s. Key performance parameters (KPPs), system attributes (KSAs), and functional attributes (FLAs) are outlined for respondents to consider in their submissions. The document emphasizes the necessity of robust microelectronics testing to ensure system reliability amidst environmental threats. Interested parties are encouraged to provide diverse approaches, partnerships, and cost estimates for the acquisition and maintenance of the testing capabilities. Submissions should not only validate technical feasibility and readiness levels but also suggest innovative business models and address all identified risks and mitigation strategies, contributing to a sustainable testing infrastructure. This market research is conducted in accordance with federal regulations, and submissions are due by September 19, 2025.
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