Cybersecurity and Airworthiness Compliance Support

The contract seeks specialized support to facilitate airworthiness and cybersecurity approval processes for defense-related systems, requiring the provision of detailed design data, comprehensive risk assessments, and full compliance documentation aligned with NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 standards. The work is focused on ensuring that all technical and security controls meet federal cybersecurity requirements while supporting the certification of systems for operational use within the Department of Defense. Performance is expected at Edwards, California, and the effort is critical to maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of sensitive defense information throughout the development and approval lifecycle. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541690, open exclusively to total small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for May 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The awarding agency is the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center under the Department of Defense, and the contract will be managed through the official SAM.gov platform. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience in delivering cybersecurity and airworthiness compliance services under federal defense contracts, with an emphasis on accurate documentation, adherence to strict information protection protocols, and timely support of government certification timelines.