CIC Research, Inc.
San Diego, CA
- UEI
- DJN4K3XK1KQ8
- CAGE
- 1FZM4
- Primary NAICS
- 541910 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8361 Vickers St, San Diego, CA 92111, USA
- Website
- cicresearch.com
- Founded
- 1965
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Professional Services
- Research & Consulting Services
- SIC code
- 87 Engineering & Management Services
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 | $1,944,769 |
| FY2025 | $6,555,405 |
| FY2024 | $6,424,445 |
| FY2023 | $5,878,416 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Commerce | $1,944,769 |
Contract vehicles
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| International travel survey | Office of the Secretary | $14,878,284 | |
| Survey of international air travelers | Office of the Secretary | $5,822,806 | |
| Survey of international air travelers | Office of the Secretary | $5,396,342 | |
| Survey of international air travelers | Office of the Secretary | $4,750,682 | |
| Survey of international air travelers | Office of the Secretary | $4,480,824 |
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About the company
CIC Research, Inc. is a self-certified small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned, and Asian-Pacific American-owned corporate entity based in San Diego, California. Registered in SAM.gov since June 2001, the company specializes in survey research and data collection services, with a particular focus on international travel and tourism analysis. The company has established itself as a key contractor for the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA), providing critical research services that support government policy and industry understanding.
Over the past several years, CIC Research, Inc. has consistently been awarded federal contract vehicles, primarily through Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) for the Survey of International Air Travelers program. These contracts, ranging from $4.1 million to $6.4 million, task the company with collecting and analyzing comprehensive data on international visitors to the United States. The contracts do not involve set-aside designations and cover periods typically extending through 2024-2026. In 2019, the company was awarded a substantial $35 million single-award BPA by ITA, which allows for ongoing survey research and data collection services. The contracts involve collecting detailed information about international travelers' characteristics, behaviors, and travel patterns, which are crucial for informing government policies and supporting the U.S. travel and tourism industry. CIC Research, Inc. has maintained a consistent relationship with ITA, demonstrating expertise in large-scale survey research and data analysis for federal government needs.
SBA capabilities narrative
CIC Research, Inc. is a full-service marketing and economics research organization. Established in 1965, the firm is owned and operated by its principals. We have a Professional Services GSA contract (GS00F040CA) and are a certified small, disadvantaged, Veteran and minority owned organization. CIC conducts market research surveys via the Internet, telephone, face-to-face, and mail. Over the last five decades, CIC has designed thousands of custom studies, processed hundreds of millions of data records, analyzed this data and written summary and detailed reports, as well as thousands of presentations of study findings. Areas of research include: Travel, Leisure and Tourism, transportation, public opinion, attitude and awareness, and economic impact studies and analysis. We supply our clients with up-to-date tools and solutions through tailored research services. Visit us online at www.cicresearch.com
Quick answers
Is CIC Research, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. CIC Research, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 19, 2027.
Which contract vehicles does CIC Research, Inc. hold?
CIC Research, Inc. holds a place on 2 federal contract vehicles, including MAS and PSS.
How much has CIC Research, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $6,555,405 to CIC Research, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $20,803,036 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does CIC Research, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
CIC Research, Inc. ranked #7 in NAICS 54191 in FY2025.
What is CIC Research, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
CIC Research, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is International travel survey (1331L524F13500549), from Office of the Secretary, on September 30, 2024.
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