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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/RFQ FOR GEOPOLITICAL ANALYSIS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) SERVICES

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N00244-26-Q-0108Federal

Submission Closed09/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation N00244-26-Q-0108 is a request for quotations for specialized professional research, technical-advisory services, and geopolitical analysis to support the Naval Postgraduate School, OPNAV N7 for Force Design, and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Operational Energy. The primary objective is to support an integrated deterrence strategy focusing on military and Functional Economic Deterrent Options, specifically addressing contested logistics and vulnerabilities in the Indo-Pacific regarding China-Taiwan issues. The government seeks up to two subject matter experts who must hold a PhD in geopolitics or a related field obtained within the last five years and possess a Secret security clearance. The contract is a small business set-aside and will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price agreement. The period of performance consists of a 12-month base period from September 30, 2026, to September 29, 2027, with two subsequent 12-month option periods, not to exceed three years in total. The scope of work includes developing value models, analyzing wargame and simulation results, providing technical advice on China-Taiwan leadership decision calculus, and serving as a co-principal investigator. The base requirement includes 450 hours of SME services and seven travel events, with additional hours and travel allocated in the option periods. Award will be based on a best-value trade-off evaluation of three factors: technical narrative, past performance, and price, with non-price factors being significantly more important. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes: Technical Narrative, Past Performance, and Price. Following Amendment 0002, the final deadline for quote submission is 5:00 PM PST on September 16, 2026, with the deadline for questions extended to September 14, 2026. All invoices must be processed electronically through Wide Area Work Flow.

General Info

Small business contract for Indo-Pacific geopolitical research and technical advisory services for Navy.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Monterey, CA, 93943, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Draft PWS - Mission Engineering Support Integrated Deterrence

sow

High

N0024426Q0108 Amendment 0001

amendment

High

N0024426Q0108 RFQ Geopolitical Analysis SME Services

rfq

High

N00244-26-Q-0108 Questions & Answers

q-and-a

Low

DD254+draft.pdf

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedSep 8

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 9

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedSep 10

Response deadline changed from Sep 15, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineSep 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/17/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

Contacts

Brenna Bronder

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the RFQ deadline to 5:00 PM (PST) on 16 SEPTEMBER 2026 and to attach Questions and Answers. The deadline for questions has been extended to 14 September 2026.

Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to attach DD254 Security Clearance form.

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.2 Solicitation, Evaluation and Award of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 541720, Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities, with a size standard of 28 (millions of dollars).

Solicitation number N00244-26-Q-0108 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for specialized professional research, technical-advisory services, and geopolitical analysis in accordance with the PWS provided herein. This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. This contract is anticipated to be awarded as a firm fixed priced (FFP) contract, following instructions within this solicitation listed under 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters -- Commercial Items and evaluated under 52.212-2 --Evaluation -- Commercial Items.

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing the following services:

(ii) Contractor shall provide specialized professional research, technical-advisory services, and geopolitical analysis services in accordance with the PWS provided herein for Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). Please see the PWS in Section C for more details.

(iii) Period of Production: 12-month base period followed by two (2) 12-month option periods
(iv) See Section I for a list of applicable Provisions
(v) See Section I for a list of applicable Clauses
(vi) Solicitation Deadline:

This combined synopsis/solicitation will close at 5:00 PM (PST) on 14 SEPTEMBER 2026. Submit responses to the Contract Specialist: Brenna Bronder at contact@example.gov

Subject: Solicitation N00244-26-Q-0108 Geopolitical Analysis SME Services

(vii) Questions Deadline

Questions on this solicitation shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist via email. The Government will attempt to answer all questions in a timely manner and will be made available publicly. However, question(s) submitted near the solicitation closing date may not provide sufficient time for the Government to respond. Therefore, offerors are hereby directed to submit question(s) not later than 3:00 PM (PST) on 10 SEPTEMBER 2026.