Cognitive Testing and Assessment Technical Consulting and Analysis Services

The Naval Supply Systems Command, operating under the Department of the Navy, has published a Special Notice regarding cognitive testing and assessment technical consulting and analysis services. This notice of intent to award a sole-source contract is being issued on March 23, 2026, with a due date of March 29, 2026. The Government intends to enter into a contract with the Human Resources Research Organization (HUMRRO), located in Alexandria, Virginia, under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits procurement from a single responsible source. While this is primarily a notice of intent to award, the Government indicates it will consider proposals from all responsible sources. The procurement falls under the Scientific and Technical Consulting Services category (NAICS 541690) and is classified as Health Research and Development Services.

The contract will provide technical consulting and analysis services to support research on cognitive ability assessments and their predictive value for operational performance, with a 12-month delivery schedule. Work activities include coding support for cognitive ability tests, development of data visualization tools, recommendations on cognitive assessment selection, data preparation and analysis, and preparation of research reports. All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and must have completed FAR and DFARS representations and certifications prior to submission. Contractors should reference the contract number N6311626Q0520 in their submissions and include company name, full address, CAGE code, and complete point of contact information with telephone and email. While this notice identifies a preferred contractor, responsible sources are invited to submit proposals by the March 29, 2026 deadline.