Safety Assured Control and Security Architecture for Mission Autonomy
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 Army (DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE ARMY), specifically W6QK ACC- DTA, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought to identify industry capabilities for a Safety Assured Control and Security Architecture for Mission Autonomy. This initiative focuses on software and hardware solutions for uncrewed air, ground, and maritime platforms. Responses are due by April 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary goal is to provide an independent, verifiable level of assured control with safety-critical functions for robotic autonomous systems. These systems will operate under various levels of supervision, from operator-in-the-loop to full local autonomy, across diverse operational domains. Solutions should support a common architecture for uncrewed platforms with optional payloads and modules, emphasizing a unified, verifiable framework for safe mission execution. Key architectural functions include Holistic State Manager, Fault Management & Mitigation, Dynamic Safety Envelope Management, Safe Activity Sequencing, and Verification & Validation (V&V).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (RFI)
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: March 11, 2026
- Notice Identifier: 6e68fcd6b0c7487faf9a6447a051f130
Submission & Evaluation
Responses are requested in the form of a capabilities statement, limited to 15 pages (excluding cover/appendices), in PDF, Microsoft Word, or equivalent format. Specific information requested includes:
- Architecture Description and Model
- Integration Approach (including AARA and MOSA)
- Wireless Transport Approach
- Safety Compliance (e.g., ASIL-D, MIL-STD-882E)
- Security Compliance (DoW or industrial standards)
- Command Arbitration methodology
- Technical Maturity (examples, V&V levels)
- Test cases and key metrics for safety architecture solutions Additional information on rough schedules, software control capabilities, exportability of autonomous behaviors, and rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs is also requested. This is for market research only; responses will not be considered offers, and no contract award is intended based on this RFI.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
Input and submittals are requested from small businesses, non-traditional firms, and large business concerns. The Government is seeking complete or partial solutions, as well as niche concepts or products.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only. Respondents are responsible for all associated expenses. Proprietary information should be clearly marked, and responses are expected to be UNCLASSIFIED. A future Request for Work Plan (RFWP) or Request for Proposal (RFP) may be issued.