N6600125D0012 – Award Notice: Strategic Multilayer Assessment (SMA) Services IDIQ

The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Special Notice announcing a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to National Security Innovations (NSI), Inc. on a sole source basis. The contract was awarded under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows for direct award when only one responsible source can meet agency requirements. NSI, Inc., located in Natick, Massachusetts, has been selected as the sole contractor for this opportunity. The contract was published on May 23, 2025, and is categorized under the NAICS code 541990 for Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. The procurement follows a previously posted intent to sole source notice from October 25, 2024.

The primary objective of this IDIQ contract is to provide the Department of Defense (DoD) with scientifically-grounded behavioral research that explores human perception and behavior in defense contexts. The contract will enable rapid assessments to help the DoD understand the human dimensions of defense challenges and maintain a competitive advantage in the global environment. The ordering period for this contract is five years, during which NSI, Inc. will conduct research and provide strategic multilayer assessment services. The contract will be executed using a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee and COST pricing arrangement, indicating flexibility in cost structures. No specific set-aside was used in this procurement, meaning the opportunity was not restricted to small businesses or any particular business category. The contract aims to support operational needs by producing insights that can inform DoD strategic decision-making and mission effectiveness.