Advanced Risk Reduction for Mission-Critical Systems (ARRMS)

The Advanced Risk Reduction for Mission-Critical Systems contract is designed to secure specialized engineering services focused on independent verification and validation, mission security, simulation, and test environment development to support NASA’s most critical missions. These services ensure that safety- and mission-critical systems and software—developed by or for NASA and other government or commercial entities—are rigorously evaluated to guarantee reliable, safe, and secure operations throughout their entire lifecycle. The contractor will provide objective evidence of system integrity, support the software tools utilized by the NASA IV&V Program, and deliver integrated engineering solutions to mitigate risks across all phases of development and deployment. This contract is managed by NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation Program with a primary place of performance in Fairmont and is classified under NAICS code 541330 for scientific consulting services. Posted as a forecast on July 1, 2027, the solicitation is open for future competition without a specified set-aside designation. The point of contact for inquiries is Eric L. Sylvania, reachable via email at eric.l.sylvania@nasa.gov. The contract will serve as a strategic partner to NASA in maintaining the highest standards of system reliability and cybersecurity for its mission-critical programs.