Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA)

The Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (FA8219‑26‑NSCCA) to collect market information on Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) and Nuclear Surety Cross‑Check Analysis (NCSSA) capabilities for the Sentinel Weapon System software. Respondents must demonstrate how they would test, simulate, and evaluate nuclear surety in accordance with AFMAN 91‑119, including tools, modeling environments, and methods for assessing failure modes, unauthorized access pathways, inadvertent launch scenarios, and emergent hardware, software, network, electromagnetic‑interference, and environmental vulnerabilities. The response must also detail a comprehensive security infrastructure for Special Access Programs, showing compliance with DoDM 5205.07 and DoDI 8510.01, the number of personnel holding active Top‑Secret clearances with nuclear experience, facility accreditation for Top‑Secret/Restricted Data, and processes for handling CUI, NATO, and CNWDI material. Additionally, a high‑level program‑management and schedule approach for interfacing with government stakeholders is required. Responses are limited to 10 single‑spaced pages (12‑pt Times New Roman), unclassified, and must be submitted by 08 April 2026, 1700 MDT, via email to Contracting Officer Cameron Hutzley (cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil). Respondents must provide company information, NAICS 541330 classification, and consent for the Government to share the response with designated support contractors (e.g., BAE Systems, MITRE, Aerospace Corp., JHU‑APL, USU, Space Dynamics Lab, Carnegie Mellon). This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

Notice ID

3ed883d332714b7faa5d22da046bd806

Solicitation Number

FA8219-26-NSCCA

NAICS Code

541330

Classification Code

N/A