Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) and Round-Robin Testing

The contract seeks a subcontractor to perform independent verification and validation of a prototype system through round-robin testing across multiple independent laboratories. The primary objective is to rigorously assess the system’s data fusion accuracy, detection limits, and overall reliability under controlled and varied operational conditions. This effort requires coordinated testing protocols and standardized evaluation metrics to ensure consistent, reproducible results across all participating labs, with the goal of independently confirming the prototype’s performance claims without bias or influence from the development team. The testing must be conducted in a manner that ensures objectivity, traceability, and scientific rigor, with detailed reporting required to document methodology, outcomes, and any deviations or anomalies observed. The work falls under NAICS code 541380, indicating it is related to scientific research and development services, and is managed by DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office under the Department of Defense. Proposals must be submitted by August 26, 2026, and while the place of performance and point of contact are unspecified, the scope implies nationwide or international lab coordination is expected. The subcontract is non-competitive and open to qualified entities capable of executing multi-lab validation studies with high fidelity and technical precision.