Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA) for ASIC
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) services. This RFI specifically targets the Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) hardware/software integration for the Sentinel Weapon System. The government is evaluating options for nuclear safety design certification for this critical integration. Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This RFI aims to gather information on industry capabilities to perform NSCCA/NSATE/IV&V as defined in AFMAN 91-119/AFMAN 91-118. Key areas of interest include:
- ASIC Testing & Evaluation: Ability to test, simulate, and evaluate ASICs, including tools, modeling, and traceability of surety requirements.
- Security Infrastructure: Capability to provide comprehensive security for Special Access Programs (SAP), adhering to DoDM 5205.07 and DoDI 8510.01, including personnel, facility accreditation, and CUI/NATO/CNWDI management.
- NSCCA Approach: Detailed methodology for performing NSCCA on modernized systems, verifying compliance, analyzing vulnerabilities, and assessing environmental factors.
- Program Management: Approach for government stakeholder interface and high-level scheduling.
Submission Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, by 1700 MDT
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
- Format: Responses limited to 10 pages, single-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Submission Method: Email to Cameron Hutzley (cameron.hutzley@us.af.mil).
- Classification: Responses must be unclassified.
- Required Information: Company name, address, CAGE code, POC, contact details, and NAICS code classification (e.g., Small Business, 8(a)).
- Permission to Release: Respondents must state if they allow their responses and proprietary data to be released to government support contractors (BAE Systems, MITRE, Aerospace Corp., JHU APL, USU SDL, Carnegie Mellon).
Important Notes
This is an RFI for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a commitment to procure services. The government is not seeking proposals and will not pay for costs incurred in responding. Responding to this RFI does not guarantee future contract awards.