Research and development phase II sttr
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 140D0423C0048
- Awardee
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Charles River Analytics, Inc. UEI DD1BYN8SN355
- Awarding agency
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Interior Business Center
Office of Policy Management and Budget, Department of the Interior
- Obligated
- $1,499,933
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,499,933.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 2 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
- Research
- STTR Phase II
- Legislative mandates
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- Other statutory authority
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $499,973 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $499,980 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $499,980 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $1.5M Phase II Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) contract to Charles River Analytics, Inc., a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based small business specializing in advanced analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. The contract, titled "Brain-Based Prediction of Influence Message Effectiveness (BB-PRIME) II-2," is a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract set aside for total small business participation, with an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2026. The research focuses on developing predictive capabilities related to message effectiveness, leveraging brain-based methodologies—an area aligned with DARPA's interests in understanding and optimizing communication and cognitive science applications. CACI, Inc. - Federal serves as a major subcontractor providing subject matter expertise to support the effort.
Charles River Analytics brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, having established a strong track record of securing SBIR and STTR awards across defense and civilian agencies in autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and human-machine teaming. The company's broad portfolio includes contracts with the Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Air Warfare Center, and the Office of Naval Research, as well as substantial indefinite delivery vehicles including a $249M Blanket Purchase Agreement with the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and a $950M Advanced Battle Management System contract with the Air Force. This Phase II STTR award builds upon the company's demonstrated capabilities in developing advanced technological solutions for complex national security challenges and represents continued investment in innovative research that bridges neuroscience and applied communications research.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $697,932 | |
| Caci, Inc. - Federal | $68,540 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 140D0423C0048?
140D0423C0048 was awarded to Charles River Analytics, Inc. by Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) on May 1, 2023.
How much is contract 140D0423C0048 worth?
The government has obligated $1,499,933 on 140D0423C0048.
Which agency awarded contract 140D0423C0048?
Interior Business Center (Office of Policy Management and Budget) awarded 140D0423C0048, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract 140D0423C0048 competed?
The extent of competition for 140D0423C0048 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 2 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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