Nuclear Surety Cross Check Analysis (NSCCA)

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 software for the Sentinel Weapon System. NSCCA/
NSATE is defined in AFMAN 91-119; test, simulations, and other evaluation techniques must be
used to prove the safety and surety of the weapon system and for a thorough software
verification process. The Government is evaluating Independent Verification/Validation options
for Nuclear Surety for software for the Sentinel Weapon System.