In contrast to Multi-Project Wafers (MPW) or Dedicated Foundry Prototype runs, a Dedicated Foundry Production run enables the Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO) customer to purchase production-volume wafer quantities. Prior to entering the customer production stage, the design must complete a successful prototyping and testing phase, in accordance with customer requirements. Only then may an acknowledgement of prototype success be submitted with the first production order. The prototype mask set would be used to fabricate the production parts. The customer production phase officially begins when the first production order is placed, subject to contract terms of order acceptance and delivery.

Untested production wafer pricing is typically provided in the prototype quotation (tested production wafer pricing can be provided upon request). TAPO can provide estimated costs through a Request for Information (RFI) for a production run. To receive either actionable quotes or estimates, TAPO customers must submit their requests through the TAPO online Customer Request Form (CRF). When completing the online form, customers should mark their fabrication requests as "production." Access to this form is granted with an approved customer request for a TAPO website account. To request an account, select "Login" from the "TAPO" menu.

The successful delivery of production parts relies heavily on maintaining an accurate wafer forecast. TAPO provides GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC (GFUS2) with a monthly updated technology mix and product demand forecast that covers a rolling 12-month period. All production customers must provide adequate capacity reservation information and best-case supply requirements with an accurate 12-month production forecast at a minimum. Forecasts covering a period outside the 12-month window are useful for planning purposes. It is important to keep in mind that a production run is a build-to-order process. While a typical product lead-time is 3 to 5 months, it may change subject to fabrication capacity and other variables.