Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) for Software Systems

The contract calls for Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) services on custom-developed software to ensure full compliance with the Department of the Interior’s SDLC Security Integration Guide prior to any deployment. The work involves rigorous testing and evaluation throughout the software development lifecycle to verify functionality, security controls, and adherence to federal standards, with the goal of mitigating risks and ensuring system integrity. The effort is focused exclusively on software systems developed under the agency’s guidance and requires a thorough understanding of secure development practices and compliance frameworks. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under the NAICS code 541511, designated for small business concerns only. It was posted on July 21, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, indicating an urgent acquisition timeline. The contracting office is part of the Office of Acquisition and Grants – National within the Department of the Interior, and while the physical place of performance is not specified, the IV&V activities must be performed in alignment with the agency’s security protocols and reporting requirements. Success in this contract requires demonstrated experience in IV&V for government software systems and proven capability in executing security-centric assessments under federal guidelines.