Secure Credential Verification and Metadata Management

This contract seeks to implement cryptographic signing, tamper-proof metadata, and verifiable credential sharing systems to guarantee the long-term integrity and trustworthiness of issued digital badges. The solution must ensure that badges cannot be altered or forged after issuance, with mechanisms in place to authenticate their origin and verify their validity over time, even as systems and standards evolve. The system should support secure sharing of credentials between authorized entities while preserving privacy and minimizing exposure of sensitive metadata. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with NAICS code 541990, and is issued by the Department of Defense through FA3300 42 Cons Cc. The contract is a subcontract with a narrow response window closing on May 8, 2026, at 18:00 UTC, following a posting date of May 6, 2026. Performance is expected to be carried out in Montgomery, with no specified physical office address or point of contact provided. The focus is squarely on delivering a robust, cryptographically sound infrastructure that enables durable, trustworthy digital credentials for defense-related applications.