Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing

The contract requires the execution of large-scale swarm simulations and integration testing for unmanned aerial systems across Group 1 through 5 platforms using software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop environments. This effort is centered on validating the performance, interoperability, and reliability of UAS swarm technologies under controlled yet realistic conditions, ensuring seamless integration of software and hardware components across diverse platform classes. The work must be conducted with precision to support advanced autonomy, communication protocols, and tactical coordination capabilities critical to next-generation aerospace systems. This is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by FA8629 Aflcmc Wisk Sof/pr, with performance obligations tied to Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, and responses are due by July 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The North American Industry Classification System code 541330 indicates the scope falls under engineering services, suggesting the work involves specialized technical expertise in simulation, testing, and systems integration. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the contract type is explicitly a subcontract, meaning the winning entity will operate under the authority of a prime contractor or lead organization managing the broader program.