Sources Sought for JASON Recompete

The Government is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the recompetition of management and logistics support services for the JASON program, a high-level scientific advisory group supporting the Department of Defense. The solicitation, identified as DB050620260745 and posted on May 27, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026, is not a request for proposals but rather an opportunity for industry to submit capability statements to inform future contracting decisions. The work involves comprehensive support for JASON studies, including preparing Terms of Reference, ensuring timely delivery of annual overarching and individual study reports, maintaining up-to-date member lists within seven days of request, and providing operational statistics. Performance will be primarily at the contractor’s facilities, with a proposed contract structure of one base year and four optional one-year extensions, all under a Firm Fixed-Price contract with cost-based CLINs for travel and facility rental. The requirement demands strict adherence to security protocols, including handling Top Secret/SCI information, coordinating facility clearances in compliance with DD Form 254, and ensuring all personnel possess the requisite clearances to access classified materials. Contractors must demonstrate an organizational structure free from conflicts of interest, submit detailed financial disclosure practices, and confirm the ability to conduct secure operations. Submission of a capability statement not exceeding ten pages is required, including organization profile, UEI and CAGE code, technical expertise, OCI mitigation strategy, security posture certification, and assessment of small business subcontracting potential. The Government has indicated its intent to limit competition exclusively to University Affiliated Research Centers and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers due to the need for impartial, trusted advisory capabilities, making this procurement highly selective and not open to general industry competition. All travel must be pre-approved per FAR 31.205-46 and is subject to non-reimbursable status if unauthorized.