AI/ML Cybersecurity of Novel Technology Implementations Service

Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Rockville, Maryland, United StatesPosted 3 days agoDeadline: May 26th, 2026

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SUMMARY

Small business set-aside for AI/ML cybersecurity research and assessment services supporting nuclear reactor technology applications in Rockville, Maryland. The scope centers on evaluating cybersecurity risks and technical literature for AI/ML use in operating and advanced reactors.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a small business concern
Must be registered in Sam.gov
Must have a Project Manager with a Master's degree in engineering or computer science and 10 years of experience
Must have a Subject Matter Expert on AI/ML technologies with a Master's degree and 5-10 years of experience
Must have an SME on nuclear power plant technology with demonstrated experience in NPP cybersecurity
Must have an SME on cybersecurity with a Master's degree and detailed knowledge of CPS cybersecurity
Must comply with Section 508 information and communication technology accessibility requirements

BUDGET

Verified

$250,000

CONTRACT DURATION

24 months

TIMELINE

Deadline for questions: May 12th, 2026

Offers due: May 26th, 2026

Period of performance: July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2028

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 12th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

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DESCRIPTION

A government authority in Rockville, Maryland is seeking a contractor to provide AI/ML cybersecurity services focused on novel technology implementations. The work involves researching and developing the technical basis needed to address cybersecurity concerns associated with the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in both operating reactors and new or advanced reactors.

The selected vendor will perform an in-depth assessment of existing literature and technical foundations related to the use of AI/ML technologies in the nuclear industry. This includes evaluating applications of AI/ML technologies in nuclear power plants for currently operating reactors as well as new and advanced reactor environments. The opportunity is set aside for total small business participation.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.