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Response Deadline03/11/2027, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Safety and Ethical Assurance subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense for NSWC Dahlgren, focuses on the formal verification and ethical analysis of autonomous AI behaviors. The scope of work involves applying theorem-proving and model-checking techniques to ensure the safety and security properties of AI systems used by prime contractors on NSWCDD projects. Key deliverables include comprehensive formal verification reports and safety assurance documentation, alongside the execution of Assured AI Test and Evaluation. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330 and is associated with a place of performance in zip code 22448. The solicitation was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline set for March 11, 2027.

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Department Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

VA, 22448

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This scope was carved out of N0017827R3105.

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N0017827R3105 AI_INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION SUPPORT SERVICES

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PostedOct 16

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Response DeadlineMar 11

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Dahlgren

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Performs formal verification and ethical analysis of autonomous AI behaviors for prime contractors on NSWCDD projects. Applies model-checking and theorem-proving techniques to verify safety and security properties and conducts Assured AI (AAI) Test and Evaluation. Delivers formal verification reports and safety assurance documentation.

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