Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) for FPGA

This contract seeks information to support market research on Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA), Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE), and Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) services related to FPGA hardware/software integration for the Sentinel Weapon System. These processes, guided by Air Force Manuals AFMAN 91-119 and AFMAN 91-118, involve rigorous testing, simulations, and evaluations to ensure the safety and integrity of the nuclear weapon system's hardware and software components. The government is particularly focused on evaluating options for performing Independent Verification/Validation to maintain nuclear surety. The solicitation titled "Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) for FPGA" is issued by the Department of Defense's Afnwc Pzbg office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. It is a sources-sought announcement with NAICS code 541330, aimed at gathering industry capabilities and options rather than awarding a contract at this stage. The announcement was posted on April 21, 2026, with a response deadline of May 15, 2026. Interested parties are directed to contact Cameron Hutzley for more information and can access the full solicitation details through the provided SAM.gov link. No set-aside restrictions apply to this opportunity.