Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) for Modeling and Simulation

The contract pertains to the independent verification, validation, and accreditation of JPALS modeling and simulation components to confirm their technical accuracy and adherence to military standards. This effort ensures that the simulation systems used for Joint Precision Approach and Landing System operations are reliable, credible, and compliant with established defense requirements. The work involves rigorous testing and analysis to validate the behavior of simulation models against real-world performance data, with a focus on safety-critical aviation applications under military operational environments. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541690, with performance located at Saint Inigoes, Maryland, 20684, under the oversight of the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, part of the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, and responses are due by May 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. No set-aside provisions are specified, indicating that the opportunity is open to all eligible contractors without restrictions based on size or status. The work is critical to supporting the credibility of simulation-based training and operational planning for naval aviation systems.