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Request for Information (RFI) 2 SMEs in Geopolitical Analysis
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NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego is conducting a market survey to identify capable businesses for a future Firm Fixed Price contract providing up to two Subject Matter Experts in geopolitical analysis. The primary objective is to support the US Navy's integrated deterrence strategy, specifically focusing on China-Taiwan dynamics and contested logistics in the Indo-Pacific. The scope of work includes developing value models for PRC decision variables, analyzing wargames and simulations, and providing strategic advice and white papers to support OPNAV N7 and DASN Operational Energy. The anticipated contract structure consists of a one-year base period with two 12-month options, estimating approximately 450 labor hours annually across two personnel. Performance will primarily take place in Monterey, California, with required travel to Washington DC and the INDOPACOM Theater. Key personnel must be US citizens holding a PhD in geopolitics or a related field, with active research on China-Taiwan issues within the last five years. Strict security requirements are in place, including a mandatory Secret clearance, Tier 3 background investigations, and CAC eligibility. Interested firms must submit a capability statement not exceeding five pages by August 21, 2026, detailing their corporate description and relevant experience. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
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Place of Performance
Monterey, CA, 93943, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, San Diego (FLCSD) is conducting a market survey (MS) to identify interested and capable businesses, stimulate industry awareness and, gain feedback to improve the acquisition environment/process. Firms possessing the capabilities to perform the tasking described in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) and information below are encouraged to respond.
This is not a solicitation announcement. This notice is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparation of a response to this notice. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. The Government will not award any contract based on the information received from this notice. The government will utilize information received from this notice to assist in acquisition planning and identifying small businesses’ capabilities. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside for small businesses or one of the small business socioeconomic contracting programs (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) including economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB))
Please review the contents of the attached Request for Information (RFI) and Performance Work Statement (PWS) and state whether or not you are capable of providing for the requested service.
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