Lethal intelligent autonomy
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA865125CB003
- Awardee
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Systems & Technology Research LLC UEI SA7ZWUEM9RG4
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $3,136,423
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) Pre-Solicitation · HR001124S0011 · Posted Jan 25, 2024
- Contract value 50% obligated
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- $3,136,423.00 Current, with exercised options
- $6,270,311.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- 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)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 7 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Woburn, MA 01801, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $403,330 | |
| Funding Only Action | $400,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $858,093 | |
| Funding Only Action | $800,000 | |
| Original award | $675,000 |
About this award
Systems & Technology Research LLC (STR) was awarded a $6.27M cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on October 7, 2024, with performance completion targeted for October 31, 2026. The contract supports DARPA's Autonomy Standards and Ideals with Military Operational Values (ASIMOV) program, which aims to develop benchmarks for measuring the ethical complexity and operational readiness of military autonomous systems. Under this effort, STR will create generative modeling environments capable of objectively assessing various military autonomy use cases and evaluating system performance against established standards. The work will be performed at STR's facility in Woburn, Massachusetts, and represents no set-aside designation.
The contract includes a subcontract awarded to Aechelon Technology Inc. on December 19, 2024, for GPU-based image and sensor generation capabilities. Aechelon, a leading provider of high-fidelity visual simulation technologies based in South Francisco, California, will leverage its expertise in creating advanced simulation environments to support the benchmark development effort. STR's selection reflects its established track record as a mid-tier federal contractor specializing in artificial intelligence, autonomy, and advanced research and development for defense agencies, while Aechelon's contribution addresses critical visualization and sensor simulation requirements essential to developing realistic autonomy assessment scenarios.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Aechelon Technology Inc. | $279,650 | |
| George Mason University | $150,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA865125CB003?
FA865125CB003 was awarded to Systems & Technology Research LLC by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on October 7, 2024.
How much is contract FA865125CB003 worth?
The government has obligated $3,136,423 on FA865125CB003. Its potential value, with all options, is $6,270,311.
Which agency awarded contract FA865125CB003?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA865125CB003, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA865125CB003 competed?
The extent of competition for FA865125CB003 was full and open competition. The government received 7 offers.
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