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HQ0034-25-F-0008: $27.4M Washington Headquarters Services Award to The RAND Corporation
Strategic implication of artificial general intelligence study support services.. Contracting activity: WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES. Estimated completion: 2027-01-29.
$27.4M contract action / $27.4M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2027-01-29 completion / HQ0034 WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HQ0034-25-F-0008 (unhyphenated: HQ003425F0008) · Parent Vehicle: HQ0034-21-D-0006 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
The RAND Corporation
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $481.0M obligated across 268 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $27,360,599 ($27.4M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $27,360,599 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $27,360,599 (signed 2024-10-31, latest FPDS action 2026-03-04) · 6 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $137,585,517 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HQ0034: WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC B541 (Special Studies/Analysis- Defense) · NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, And Technical Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-01-29 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HQ003425F0008)
Strategic implication of artificial general intelligence study support services.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: The RAND Corporation
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-01-29
- Requirement Scope: Strategic implication of artificial general intelligence study support services.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC B541 (Special Studies/Analysis- Defense)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HQ0034-25-F-0008 when contacting The RAND Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HQ0034 (WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under HQ0034-25-F-0008 (6 shown, $137.6M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HQ003424F0003 | $71.2M | The RAND Corporation | 2023-10-27 / 2025-12-15 | 2027-05-27 | Rand national defense research institute federally funded research and development center research and studies |
| HQ003425FE149 | $39.4M | The RAND Corporation | 2025-06-06 / 2026-05-05 | 2027-08-05 | Research and development services |
| HQ003426FE010 | $30.6M | The RAND Corporation | 2025-11-18 / 2026-06-03 | 2028-09-03 | Rand ndri research and development services |
| HQ003421F0060 | -$676K | The RAND Corporation | 2021-01-06 / 2026-05-06 | 2025-12-19 | Rand ndri ffrdc researches and studies |
| HQ003423F0005 | -$1.3M | The RAND Corporation | 2022-11-21 / 2025-07-21 | 2027-01-25 | Rand national defense research institute federally funded research and development center research and studies |
| HQ003422F0012 | -$1.7M | The RAND Corporation | 2021-11-22 / 2026-04-30 | 2027-01-31 | Rand national defense research institute federally funded research and development center research and studies |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact The RAND Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HQ0034-25-F-0008.
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4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
FOIA Note: Automated FOIA drafting is disabled for HQ0034-25-F-0008 (classified, intelligence or export-sensitive work description). You can contact OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) directly via https://www.esd.whs.mil/FOID/Submit-Request/.