PSC Category B541 - Special Studies/Analysis - Defense encompasses a broad range of specialized research, analytical, and technical support services focused on national security and defense domains. These services typically involve complex studies, assessments, strategic planning, capabilities analysis, and technical consulting for military and defense agencies. The work often requires deep subject matter expertise, advanced analytical capabilities, and the ability to provide sophisticated research and evaluation services across various defense-related disciplines. The federal contract awards in this category are predominantly cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order contracts issued by defense agencies, with The CNA Corporation emerging as a frequent awardee. Contract values range from $65,000 to $15,000,000, with most awards falling between $350,000 and $1,750,000. The primary funding agencies include the Office of Naval Research, Department of the Navy, Washington Headquarters Service, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces. Contracts frequently involve projects such as strategic assessments, military capability studies, force optimization analysis, technology impact evaluations, and organizational research. The place of performance is typically in Arlington, Virginia, and contract durations generally span one to three years. None of the awards are set aside for specific business categories, and most are issued to non-profit research organizations. The federal contract opportunities in this category focus on obtaining specialized defense-related analytical and technical support services. Two recent opportunities include a Mission Assurance Services solicitation from the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division for advanced computer-assisted simulations and training scenario development, and an Integrated Supply Chain Management Support requirement from the Naval Supply Systems Command for the F/A-18 Integrated Weapon Systems Team. These opportunities seek contractors with expertise in scientific and technical consulting, particularly in defense-related contexts, with performance locations including Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Point Mugu, California. The opportunities emphasize the need for sophisticated analytical capabilities, technical expertise, and the ability to support complex defense systems and strategic objectives.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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N0001422D7001 | The CNA Corporation | $1.2b | 12/15/21 | 12/31/27 | 6/14/24 | |
DASW0198D0011 |
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| BDM International Inc. | $0 | 4/23/98 | 12/15/98 | 4/23/98 |
FA868421D2002 | Georgia TECH Applied Research Corp | $92.0m | 6/4/21 | 6/3/26 | 6/27/23 | |
N6226984C0089 |
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| None | $0 | 2/15/85 | Not listed | 2/15/85 |
DATM0194D0004 |
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| V.r.c. Corporation | $0 | 10/15/96 | 2/15/96 | 10/15/96 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Delivery Order N0001422D7001-N0001423FT101 | The CNA Corporation | $450.0k | 8/30/23 | 6/30/25 | 7/8/24 | |
Definitive Contract H9227720C0007 | Hoplite Group LLC | $6.2m | 5/30/20 | 5/29/22 | 5/6/22 | |
Delivery Order N0001405D0500-0697 | The CNA Corporation | $1.2m | 9/22/10 | 4/3/11 | 12/16/11 | |
Delivery Order FA862520D3000-FA862521F3006 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $4.4m | 5/31/23 | 9/29/24 | 4/23/24 | |
Purchase Order W74V8H04P0239 | Pauletta Otis | $0 | 4/12/04 | 4/12/05 | 4/12/04 |
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