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

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY
Location: Monterey, CA
Amount: Amount not listed
Posted: Sep 10, 2026
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
NAICS code: 541720 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category) look up NAICS codes
PSC code: AF32

Timeline

Posted

Sep 10, 2026
Status

Closing soon

What contracts like this typically pay

No award history yet for this category (NAICS 541720).

What this contract is for

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEPT OF THE NAVY
Location: Monterey, CA
Set-aside: Small Business Set Aside - Total
NAICS: 541720 - Scientific Research and Development Services (general category)
Scope: Federal

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. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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.

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