AI Verification & Validation (V&V) Research and Analysis

The contract seeks research and analysis on AI verification and validation methods tailored for safety-critical autonomous systems, with a focus on evaluating standards established by the Department of Defense, NIST, and NASA. The goal is to synthesize technical findings into practical, actionable recommendations that can be implemented to enhance the reliability and safety of AI-driven systems in high-risk environments. The work will require deep engagement with existing regulatory and technical frameworks to identify gaps, best practices, and emerging methodologies relevant to autonomous operations under stringent safety requirements. This subcontract is issued by the NASA Shared Services Center under the NAICS code 541690 and was posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the effort is aligned with NASA’s broader mission to ensure the integrity of autonomous technologies used in aerospace and space exploration. The recipient is expected to deliver a coherent, evidence-based set of guidance principles that bridge current standards with real-world application needs in safety-critical domains.