AI Verification & Validation (V&V) Methodology Research

The contract seeks to conduct research on cutting-edge AI verification and validation techniques for safety-critical autonomous systems, with a focus on evaluating best practices from the Department of Defense, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and leading private-sector entities. The goal is to develop a robust, scalable methodology for ensuring the reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance of AI systems deployed in high-stakes environments, particularly those relevant to aerospace and mission-critical operations. This effort will involve synthesizing existing standards, identifying gaps in current approaches, and proposing evidence-based frameworks adaptable to NASA’s unique operational needs. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The opportunity was posted on July 21, 2026, with a strict response deadline of July 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time. No specific set-aside status or geographic performance location is specified, suggesting the work may be conducted remotely or at the contractor’s facility. The procurement is not tied to a formal solicitation number, indicating it may be issued as a direct task or task-order subcontract under an existing master agreement.