Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA), Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE), and Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) for the Sentinel Weapon System software. This RFI aims to understand government options for ensuring nuclear surety. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI seeks information from industry to evaluate options for Nuclear Surety IV&V for the Sentinel Weapon System software, as defined in AFMAN 91-119. The government is interested in capabilities related to:
- Testing and Evaluation: Demonstrating ability to test, simulate, and evaluate Nuclear Surety, including tools, modeling, and simulations for assessing failure modes and unauthorized access.
- Security Infrastructure: Providing a comprehensive security infrastructure for Special Access Programs (SAP) analysis, detailing compliance with DoDM 5205.07 and DoDI 8510.01, personnel qualifications, facility accreditation, and sensitive material management.
- Technical Approach: Outlining the technical approach for performing NSCCA on a modernized system, including analysis of emergent vulnerabilities and environmental factors.
- Program Management: Describing a program management approach for interfacing with government stakeholders and delivering a high-level schedule.
Submission Details
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 1700 MDT.
- Format: Limited to 10 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font. Responses must be unclassified.
- Submission Method: Email to Cameron Hutzley (cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil).
- Required Information: Include company details, CAGE code, Point of Contact (POC) information, and select business size/type. Respondents must also state if they allow the Government to release RFI responses to listed Government support contractors.
Important Notes
This is a Request for Information ONLY and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. All costs associated with responding are at the interested party's expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude future participation in an RFP. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Cameron Hutzley, cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil, 801-586-1774.