IDIQ University of Nebraska National Strategic Research Institute NSRI

The National Nuclear Security Administration under the Department of Energy is forecasting an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract with the University of Nebraska’s National Strategic Research Institute, targeted for issuance in 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, indicating it will support research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a focus on national security-related scientific and technical services. This IDIQ vehicle is intended to provide flexible, long-term access to specialized expertise, facilities, and capabilities through a single award or multiple awards, though the specific structure and number of recipients have not been disclosed. The place of performance and set-aside preferences are not specified, but the set-aside is categorized under “other,” suggesting potential opportunities for small businesses or diverse entities without a formal size-based restriction. Chelsea Murphy, the Small Business Program Manager at NNSA, serves as the point of contact for inquiries related to this opportunity, and interested parties are directed to the Department of Energy’s public acquisition forecast document for further details. Although the solicitation number is not yet available and the contract has not been officially released, this forecast signals the government’s intent to establish a long-term partnership with the University of Nebraska to support advanced research critical to national defense and nuclear security objectives. Contractors should prepare for complex, high-stakes technical requirements and anticipate potential for multi-year task orders under the IDIQ framework.