Opportunity
SAM #FA8219-26-NSCCA_FPGA
RFI: Nuclear Surety Analysis & IV&V Services for FPGA Integration in Sentinel Weapon System
Buyer
AFNWC PZBG
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
May 15, 2026
Identifier
FA8219-26-NSCCA_FPGA
NAICS
541330, 541690, 541512
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) at Hill Air Force Base is seeking market research information for Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA), Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE), and Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) services related to Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware/software integration for the Sentinel Weapon System. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) office - Contracting office: AFNWC/PZBG, Air Force Materiel Command - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Services for NSCCA, NSATE, and IV&V focused on FPGA hardware/software integration - Emphasis on test, simulation, and evaluation techniques to ensure nuclear safety and surety - Requirements reference AFMAN 91-119 and AFMAN 91-118 for technical standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on independent verification and validation for nuclear surety in FPGA integration - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Place of Performance: - Hill Air Force Base, Utah (AFNWC contracting office)
Description
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to gather market research information for understanding the Government’s options regarding Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA)/ Nuclear Safety Analysis and Technical Evaluation (NSATE)/ Independent Verification/Validation (IV&V) for the Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) hardware/ software integration for the Sentinel Weapon System. NSCCA/NSATE is defined in AFMAN 91-119/ AFMAN 91-118; test, simulations, and other evaluation techniques must be used to prove the safety and surety of the weapon system. The Government is evaluating Independent Verification/Validation options for Nuclear Surety for FPGA hardware/software integration for the Sentinel Weapon System.