Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	HQ003427AOI5
Agency	Washington Headquarters Services (Whs)
Office	Washington Headquarters Services
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 10, 2026
Bids due	November 16, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Research & development (NAICS 541715)
Notice type	Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Contracting contact	Danny Uhr · danny.j.uhr.civ@mail.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Amendment 1 - Answers to timely submitted questions are attached. NEW SUBMISSION DATE - Monday, November 16, 2026 - 4:00PM ET. ______________________________________________________________ The Department of War (DOW) Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) supports the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW). The Director of CAPE is the principal staff assistant to the Secretary of War for Cost Assessment & Program Evaluation. In fulfilling this role, the Director of CAPE provides independent, non-advocate, and data-driven analytical evaluations directly to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War regarding defense program investments, major force structure posture, and strategic resourcing trade-offs. The Directors principal responsibilities include: Analyze and evaluate plans, programs, and budgets in relation to U.S. defense objectives, projected threats, allied contributions,…

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Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Modeling and Simulation