Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) for ASIC

The Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center is issuing a Sources‑Sought RFI (FA8219‑26‑NSCCA_ASIC) to assess market capability for Nuclear Surety Cross‑Check Analysis (NSCCA), Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE), and Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) of the Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) hardware‑software integration within the Sentinel Weapon System. Respondents must demonstrate the ability to test, simulate, and evaluate ASICs in accordance with AFMAN 91‑119/91‑118, including tools, modeling, and simulation environments used to identify failure modes, unauthorized access pathways, and inadvertent launch scenarios, and to trace surety requirements from system specifications down to component and software implementation. The response must detail a technical approach for performing NSCCA on modernized systems—addressing hardware, software, and network interface vulnerabilities, electromagnetic interference, and other environmental factors—while also providing evidence of personnel with active Top‑Secret clearances and nuclear‑enterprise experience, facility accreditation for Top‑Secret/Restricted Data, and documented CUI, NATO, and CNWDI handling processes. Additionally, contractors must outline a comprehensive security infrastructure for Special Access Programs, complying with DoDM 5205.07 and DoDI 8510.01, and describe a program‑management and high‑level schedule approach for interfacing with government stakeholders. Responses (unclassified, ≤10 pages, 12‑pt Times New Roman, single‑spaced) are due no later than 15 May 2026, 1700 MDT, via email to Cameron Hutzley (cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil). Companies must provide standard corporate data (name, address, CAGE, NAICS 541330, size‑status, etc.) and consent to the Government releasing the RFI response to listed support contractors, or indicate any objection. This RFI is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contract award.

Notice ID

d78c0d6888f34d1285b9e52fc0f0251c

Solicitation Number

FA8219-26-NSCCA_ASIC

NAICS Code

541330

Classification Code

N/A