Studies and research: prospects existing countries might collapse
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ003424P0085
- Awardee
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Edward N. Luttwak, Inc. UEI RPMKNXC66K55
- Awarding agency
-
Washington Headquarters Service
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $292,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- HQ003423RONAB Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $292,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 14 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Chevy Chase, MD 20815, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $95,000 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $197,000 |
About this award
The U.S. Department of Defense's Washington Headquarters Service awarded a $292,000 firm fixed-price purchase order to Edward N. Luttwak, Inc. on June 26, 2024, for studies and research examining the prospects of existing countries potentially collapsing and related detectable cracks analysis. The contract, which has no set-aside designation, is scheduled for completion by March 25, 2026, and will be performed at the contractor's location in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Edward N. Luttwak, Inc., a self-certified small disadvantaged business and for-profit subchapter S corporation, specializes in geopolitical and military strategic analysis, with particular expertise in international security studies and military capabilities assessment.
This award continues a pattern of the Department of Defense engaging Edward N. Luttwak, Inc. for high-level strategic intelligence and analytical research focused on geopolitical risks and military matters. The contractor's recent work has centered on comprehensive research studies examining country collapse scenarios, military manpower sustainability, logistics challenges, border dynamics, and other strategic security issues. The deliverables under this contract will likely include draft reports and specialized research studies that support the Pentagon's strategic planning and threat assessment capabilities. The firm has maintained active federal contracting status since at least 2009 and is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ003424P0085?
HQ003424P0085 was awarded to Edward N. Luttwak, Inc. by Washington Headquarters Service (Department of Defense) on June 26, 2024.
How much is contract HQ003424P0085 worth?
The government has obligated $292,000 on HQ003424P0085.
Was contract HQ003424P0085 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ003424P0085 was full and open competition. The government received 14 offers.
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