The US Department of War is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to demonstrate a roadmap for utilizing a specific domestic semiconductor foundry as a source of next-generation radiation-hardened microelectronics. This initiative will establish a defined path toward ITAR and CUI compliance, a supporting infrastructure for secure data handling and design-to-fab workflows, and a foundation the foundry can build on toward full Trusted foundry status.
Specific objectives include:
- Determine the portions of the foundry to be included in assessment—departments affected, workforce involved, and specific processes affected
- Review current and proposed end-to-end business processes and flows, sector by sector, to design the least intrusive security solution to meet required security levels and accreditation
- Develop and deliver an ITAR Guidance Plan, establishing requirements and implementation timing for a technology control plan, product classification guide, shipping and screening requirements, and an employee training plan
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 8/18/26.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
