NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR WONDERLIC
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Navy Supply Fleet Logistics San Diego (NAVSUP FLCSD) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract to Wonderlic, Inc. for comprehensive assessment services. This is not a request for competitive proposals. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) agreement for services in San Diego, CA. Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government are due by January 26, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PST.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this sole source award is to procure the Wonderlic Select assessment solution for the Surface Warfare Combat Training Continuum (SWCTC). This tool is required to identify candidates whose cognitive ability, motivations, and personality traits align with specific job roles, aiming to build stronger, longer-lasting teams. Key requirements include a scientifically validated, reliable, and legally defensible pre-employment assessment tool that accurately measures cognitive ability, integrates personality and motivation for a holistic view, and delivers a single, easy-to-interpret "job fit" score benchmarked against specific, pre-validated job profiles. The solution must be efficient for high-volume online administration.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Sole Source Contract
- Awardee: Wonderlic, Inc.
- Estimated Duration: Base year with four option years
- NAICS Code: 611710 (Educational Support Services) with a $24M size standard
- PSC Code: R499 (Other Professional Services)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
Response & Action
This notice is NOT a request for proposal or quotation. No solicitation will be available for competitive quotes. Any response to this notice must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of information or provide feedback. If no affirmative written response is received by the deadline, the contract will be issued without further notice. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future.
Timeline
- Published Date: January 23, 2026
- Response Due: January 26, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PST
Additional Notes
Wonderlic, Inc. is the sole developer and distributor of the proprietary WonScore platform, which uniquely combines cognitive ability, personality, and motivation. Market research confirmed no other vendor provides a comparable integrated platform with the required depth of Navy-specific assessments and benchmarking.