Disambiguation of signals from a prospective low yield nuclear attack
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA460025F0083
- Awardee
-
National Strategic Research Institute UEI CZLHXAXKJYX1
- Awarding agency
-
Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $174,506
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $174,506.13 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Offutt AFB, NE 68113, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $17,774 | |
| Original award | $156,732 |
About this award
The U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a $174,506.13 delivery order to the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) on September 19, 2025, for research and analysis related to "Disambiguation of Signals from a Prospective Low Yield Nuclear Attack." This delivery order, which operates under a cost-plus-no-fee pricing structure, is scheduled for completion by May 18, 2026, and will be performed at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The contract represents work under NSRI's broader Air Force Air Combat Command Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, a $92 million vehicle that supports research, analysis, and advisory services across multiple national security priorities. No small business set-aside designation applies to this award.
NSRI, a non-profit research organization affiliated with the University of Nebraska System, brings significant expertise in nuclear deterrence analysis and strategic assessment to this effort. Since 2012, the institute has accumulated over $100 million in prime federal contracts with the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and related national security agencies. The organization frequently partners with major subcontractors including Southwest Research Institute, Battelle Memorial Institute, and Sierra Nevada Corporation. This low-yield nuclear attack signal disambiguation research aligns with NSRI's established portfolio in nuclear deterrence studies and strategic analysis, supporting the Office of the Secretary of Defense's broader command and control objectives.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas At Austin | $66,700 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA460025F0083?
FA460025F0083 was awarded to National Strategic Research Institute by Air Combat Command (Air Force) on September 19, 2025.
How much is contract FA460025F0083 worth?
The government has obligated $174,506 on FA460025F0083.
Which agency awarded contract FA460025F0083?
Air Combat Command (Air Force) awarded FA460025F0083, with funding from Office of the Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense).
Is contract FA460025F0083 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA460025F0083 is a delivery order under FA460020D0003, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract FA460025F0083 competed?
The extent of competition for FA460025F0083 was not competed.
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