Cross Domain Solution (CDS) Certification Tools Procurement

The contract entails the procurement of specialized software and hardware tools designed to certify compliance with the Department of Defense Raise-The-Bar v5.1 security standards for secure cross-domain data transfer on the MQ-25A unmanned aerial system. These tools are essential for enabling controlled, high-assurance data exchange between different security domains while adhering to strict DoD-mandated cryptographic, integrity, and access control requirements. The solution must support certification processes critical to operational deployment and must be fully integrated with existing MQ-25A platform systems to ensure seamless, authenticated, and auditable data flows without compromising system performance or security posture. The acquisition is structured as a subcontract under the Naval Air Systems Command, part of the Department of Defense, with performance centered in Saint Louis, Missouri, at a facility with the zip code 63134. The North American Industry Classification System code 511210 indicates the focus on software publishing and related services, emphasizing the technical nature of the deliverables. The contract is not subject to any specific small business set-aside, and the procurement is targeted at vendors capable of delivering certified, hardened tools that meet stringent national security standards. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, and the effort is part of a broader initiative to modernize and secure cross-domain capabilities across critical defense platforms.