This is a $88,491,635 definitive contract awarded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to International Business Machines Corp (IBM) to develop an AI-focused computing architecture, software, and prototype chip for embedded systems. The contract is focused on advancing hardware and software solutions for robust and efficient embedded machine learning applications.
As a prime contractor, IBM will be leveraging its expertise in areas like artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and quantum computing to deliver the research, prototypes, and technical services under this contract. IBM has a history of supporting government priorities through federal contracts and grants, including work for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and Office of Naval Research.
IBM will be working with several subcontractors on this effort, including minority and veteran-owned small businesses providing services like computer programming, IT staffing, and electronic component parts. There is no set-aside designation mentioned for this particular contract.
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