Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) for FPGA

The Department of the Air Force is issuing a Sources‑Sought Request for Information (FA8219‑26‑NSCCA_FPGA) to assess market capabilities for Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) of Nuclear Surety Cross‑Check Analysis (NSCCA) and Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE) of the Field‑Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware‑software integration within the Sentinel Weapon System. Respondents must detail a technical approach that demonstrates testing, simulation, and evaluation of FPGA components in accordance with AFMAN 91‑119/91‑118, including identification of emergent hardware, software, and network interface vulnerabilities, assessment of electromagnetic interference and other environmental factors, and traceability of surety requirements from system specifications to component implementation. The RFI also requires a description of program‑management and scheduling methods for interfacing with government stakeholders, as well as a comprehensive security infrastructure for Special Access Programs (SAP) that complies with DoDM 5205.07 and DoDI 8510.01, including qualifications of Top‑Secret‑cleared personnel with nuclear enterprise experience, facility accreditation for Top‑Secret/Restricted Data, and processes for handling CUI, NATO, and CNWDI material. Responses are limited to 10 single‑spaced pages (12‑point Times New Roman), must be submitted unclassified by 15 May 2026, 1700 MDT, via email to Contracting Officer Cameron Hutzley (cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil). Offerors must provide company information, NAICS 541330 classification, and indicate whether they permit the Government to release their RFI responses (or proprietary data) to 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 guarantee of future contract award.

Notice ID

a2b5653e53a74426840a1257a1f1d7b5

Solicitation Number

FA8219-26-NSCCA_FPGA

NAICS Code

541330

Classification Code

N/A