NASA awarded a Government-Wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC) under the SEWP VI program to AD HOC Research Associates LLC, an 8(a)-certified, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, with a $20 billion ceiling and an award date of November 1, 2026. SEWP VI is a multiple-award vehicle designed to provide the federal government with a one-stop acquisition platform for information technology products and services across all agencies.
This is a partial small business set-aside with a period of performance extending through October 31, 2036. Place of performance is nationwide. AD HOC Research Associates specializes in systems engineering, cybersecurity testing, artificial intelligence evaluation, IT support, and research and development services. The company's core technical competencies include cyber range operations, digital twin simulations, and logistics support for defense and civilian agencies.
The SEWP VI GWAC solicitation establishes an all-encompassing federal IT acquisition vehicle enabling ordering agencies to compete for comprehensive IT product and service solutions. AD HOC's 8(a) certification, current through February 17, 2027, positions the firm to compete for task orders under this vehicle alongside other SEWP VI awardees. The company brings demonstrated contracting experience across the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Interior, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, with recent significant delivery orders supporting federal IT infrastructure and human resources directorate missions.