Center For A New American Security, Inc.
Washington, DC
- UEI
- RR8UQXKMLP31
- CAGE
- 4VKW7
- Primary NAICS
- 928110 National Security
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 1701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW #700, Washington, DC 20006, USA
- Website
- cnas.org
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 97 National Security & International Affairs
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | -$135,910 |
| FY2025 | $2,217,988 |
| FY2024 | $2,022,086 |
| FY2023 | $947,267 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| HII Mission Technologies Corp | 47QFCA23F0036 | $130,000 |
Grant awards
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About the company
Center For A New American Security, Inc. (CNAS) is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank based in Washington, DC, specializing in national security policy research and analysis. Registered in SAM.gov since 2007, the organization focuses on developing strategic insights and policy recommendations for federal agencies, with particular expertise in defense policy, emerging technologies, and strategic competition. As a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, CNAS has established itself as a key research partner for multiple defense and national security agencies, delivering high-value analytical services that inform critical national security decision-making processes.
CNAS has consistently secured federal contract awards primarily from defense-related agencies, with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) being its most frequent contracting partner. The organization's contract portfolio predominantly involves countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) research, strategic trend analysis, dialogue facilitation, and tabletop research exercises. Specific contract work has included projects like the RAI Toolkit Development and Evaluation Study for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, nuclear competence research for the Washington Headquarters Service, and strategic analysis for the Department of the Air Force. Most contracts are firm fixed-price definitive contracts or purchase orders, ranging from approximately $131,450 to $3,027,264, with periods of performance typically spanning one to three years. Notably, none of CNAS's federal contracts have had specific set-aside designations, indicating open competition. The organization has also engaged in subcontract work, including research on geopolitical dynamics between Russia and China, further demonstrating its versatility in providing specialized national security research services.
Quick answers
Is Center For A New American Security, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Center For A New American Security, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through February 3, 2027.
How much has Center For A New American Security, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,217,988 to Center For A New American Security, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $5,051,431 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Center For A New American Security, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Center For A New American Security, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Countering weapons of mass destruction (cwmd) dialogue and table top research support services (HDTRA125CE012), from Defense Threat Reduction Agency, on April 23, 2025.
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