The Department of Defense seeks a one-year license agreement for a Cognitive Performance Assessment System for the 5th Special Forces Group in Kentucky. The system must be a brand-name, computer-based platform assessing thirteen cognitive domains with millisecond precision. [2][1]
Key points
Requires a brand-name "S2 Cognition" system for evaluation. [2]
Contract is a Small Business Set Aside - Total. [4]
Watch items
Responses are due September 7, 2026, at 1000 CST. [4]
Evaluation is based on "Best Value" using firm-fixed-price. [3]
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Solicitation+-+W9124826QA011.pdf52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to (6) Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (May 2014) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (7) (Jan .
Solicitation+-+W9124826QA011.pdfN/A (B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.
Solicitation+-+W9124826QA011.pdfW9124826QA011 Page 28 of 29 Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text Number Title Effective Date Alternate Deviation Variation Effective Date 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will provide the "Best Value" to the Government, price and other factors considered.
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3805 note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with XX(1) (Jun 2020), (41 U.S.C.
52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to (6) Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (May 2014) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (7) (Jan .
N/A (B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.
W9124826QA011 Page 28 of 29 Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text Number Title Effective Date Alternate Deviation Variation Effective Date 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) 2026-02 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforming to the solicitation will provide the "Best Value" to the Government, price and other factors considered.
SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) SEE ADDENDUM 19.
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Title: S2 Cognition Description: The 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, KY, requires a one-year license agreement for a comprehensive Cognitive Performance Assessment System. This system is essential for evaluating and enhancing the cognitive abilities of Special Forces operators, which are critical for mission success in high-stress, dynamic environments. The required solution includes the provision of a scientifically validated cognitive testing platform, all necessary hardware, software licenses, and related support services. The primary objective is to measure and analyze the cognitive processes that underlie rapid, split-second decision-making. Questions are due August 31, 2026 1400 CST. Responses are due September 07, 2026 1000 CST. Key Requirements: Cognitive Assessment: The system must be a computer-based testing platform capable of measuring cognitive performance with millisecond precision. It must assess at least thirteen specific cognitive domains, including but not limited to perception speed, search efficiency, decision complexity, and impulse control. Hardware and Software: The contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, including testing consoles, monitors, and peripherals, along with the required software licenses, maintenance, and updates. Data and Analysis: The solution must include secure database storage for all assessment results and provide consultation services for score interpretation relative to Special Operations roles. Validation: The testing protocols and equipment must be scientifically based, using statistically validated methods, and demonstrate test-retest reliability. This is a brand-name requirement for the "S2 Cognition" system. Offerors must propose the specified brand-name product to be considered technically acceptable. Quotes for alternate or "equal" products will not be accepted. For a complete list of requirements and salient characteristics, please refer to the attached solicitation documents.
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Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 24, 2026 · response deadline Sep 7, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
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