Human Resources Research Organization (Humrro)
Human Resources Research Organization (Humrro), doing business as Human Resources Research Organization, Inc., is a nonprofit research and consulting firm specializing in personnel research, assessment development, and program evaluation for various government agencies. Established in 1951 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, Humrro provides a wide range of services to support federal human resources, training, and performance programs. The organization's expertise spans areas such as psychometrics, item banking, software development, and human resources analysis, which it leverages to deliver services for large-scale assessment programs. Humrro's primary clients include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Education, and other federal agencies seeking specialized research and assessment services.
Humrro has received numerous prime federal contract awards to provide a diverse array of services. These include developing and enhancing test items for the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), conducting psychometric research studies, providing technical support for computer-based language test delivery, and modernizing testing infrastructure for various military personnel assessment programs. The organization has also been awarded contracts to support the Career Exploration Program, conduct job analysis studies, and provide expert witness services for civil rights cases. Humrro's work extends to civilian agencies as well, with contracts from the U.S. Secret Service for computer-based assessment testing and the Department of State for developing the Foreign Service Officer Test. The company has received over $100 million in prime federal contracts, with most awards coming from defense agencies without set-aside designations. As a subcontractor, Humrro has provided services such as consulting on assessment development and implementation, analyzing NAEP data, and developing new items for cyber testing.
Humrro holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs), demonstrating its strong position as a provider of specialized research and assessment services. A key vehicle is a $218 million single-award indefinite delivery contract with the Defense Human Resources Activity, covering a broad range of personnel assessment, aptitude testing, language evaluation, and human resources analysis support services for the military through August 2026. Under this IDV, Humrro has received multiple task orders for projects such as the MPTA 59 Military Compatibility Test, DLPT 5 Category Development, ASVAB Career Exploration Program operations, psychometric research, and infrastructure modernization for computer-based testing. Additionally, Humrro is part of a $2 billion multiple-award contract with the Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences for research, evaluation, and statistics support through February 2028. The company also holds a $7 million single-award indefinite delivery contract with Customs and Border Protection for remote testing and proctoring services for the Customs Broker License Exam through January 2026. These IDVs allow various agencies to issue task orders for Humrro's expertise in areas such as test development, psychometric analysis, and program evaluation across a wide spectrum of human resources and educational assessment needs.
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11/7/01 11/7/25 Aptima Inc.
Aptima Inc. is a human-centered research, development, and engineering company specializing in optimizing human performance in mission-critical environments. As a for-profit small business manufacturer structured as a Subchapter S Corporation, Aptima provides a wide range of services to the federal government through contracts and grants. These services include research, engineering, and technical support for military research labs, DARPA, NASA, and other agencies. Aptima's expertise spans areas such as training systems, simulations, electronic systems, software platforms, and data analytics capabilities. The company's mission is to apply expertise in how humans think, learn, and behave to develop innovative solutions that significantly improve human performance in complex, technology-intensive settings.
Through federal contract awards, Aptima has provided diverse services across multiple defense and civilian agencies. For the Navy, Aptima has developed training systems such as the AEGIS Computer Network Technician Course and Surface Training & Readiness Management System. The company has also worked on projects for the Air Force, including big data analytics for operational readiness and gaming development for training and readiness. Aptima has supported DARPA with research on artificial social intelligence for successful teams. Many of Aptima's contracts are awarded through small business set-aside programs like SBIR and STTR, allowing the company to transition technologies from research concepts to fielded solutions. Aptima frequently partners with universities and other businesses on these contracts, leveraging its expertise in human-centered engineering, cognitive modeling, and AI integration to deliver innovative solutions for complex military and government challenges.
Aptima's involvement in federal grant awards primarily focuses on research projects that align with its core competencies in human performance optimization and team effectiveness. The company received a Project Grant from the Department of Energy's Office of Science to work on the "FUSIONSCI: Augmented Intelligence to Empower Interdisciplinary Research" project, which supports Aptima's efforts to advance scientific understanding and develop innovative technologies using augmented intelligence and data analytics. As a subrecipient, Aptima has contributed to several research projects, including "Next Generation Teams and Organizational Subsystems Research" in collaboration with William Marsh Rice University. This project aims to develop and validate high-fidelity experimental paradigms for investigating teams and organizational subsystems, supporting the Army Research Institute's efforts to enhance team effectiveness. Aptima has also participated in the "Confined Spaces Monitoring for Operations Safety and Efficiency" project with the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences Inc., applying its expertise to improve safety and efficiency in confined work environments.
Aptima holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) that provide flexible funding mechanisms for various agencies to procure its services. These include a $99 million IDIQ contract with the Air Force Air Combat Command for human performance and training readiness research, a $44 million IDV with the Navy for SBIR Phase III actions related to training support services, and a $9.9 million IDV with the Air Force Research Laboratory for training and readiness research. Aptima also has a Basic Ordering Agreement with the Naval Air Warfare Center and is part of the $950 million multiple-award Advanced Battle Management System IDIQ. These vehicles allow agencies like the Air Force, Navy, and DARPA to efficiently procure Aptima's services across a range of domains, including aviation systems, missile defense, cyber operations, and training systems. Many of these IDVs build upon prior SBIR-funded research, enabling Aptima to transition innovative concepts into operational use and providing ongoing support for critical defense and civilian agency missions.
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