Software Engineering and Development for Weapon Systems

The contract requires the development, testing, and ongoing maintenance of embedded and mission-critical software for aircraft platforms, with a focus on flight control systems, electronic warfare functionalities, and sensor fusion technologies, all to be executed in secure, classified environments. The work demands high reliability, real-time performance, and strict adherence to defense-grade security protocols to ensure system integrity and operational effectiveness in combat and surveillance scenarios. This is a total small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541511, managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center under the Department of Defense, and is open only to small business concerns as defined by the SBA. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with a deadline for responses on February 17, 2026, though this date appears to precede the posting date and may indicate a data entry inconsistency. The performance location and point of contact details are unspecified, and the contract is accessible via the SAM.gov platform for eligible small businesses seeking to respond.