Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) for Software

The contract requires independent verification and validation of custom software developed on contractor-managed systems that contain U.S. Geological Survey data, with a strict focus on ensuring full compliance with the Department of the Interior’s SDLC Security Integration Guide. This effort is critical to safeguarding sensitive federal data and maintaining rigorous security and quality standards throughout the software lifecycle. The work involves thorough testing, analysis, and documentation to confirm that all software functions correctly, securely, and in alignment with federal guidelines. This is a total small business set-aside solicitation under NAICS code 541519, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA. The opportunity was posted on April 27, 2026, with a response deadline of May 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. It is structured as a subcontract and falls under the purview of the Department of the Interior, specifically the Office of Acquisition and Grants—National. No specific location for performance is indicated, and no point of contact details are provided in the posting, indicating that further details may be available through the SAM.gov workspace link.