North pole hub - design, verify and validate an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) north pole platform technology that will be mounted on test boards
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA875024CB040
- Awardee
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International Business Machines Corporation UEI U5MRJDKCL1D7 Part of International Business Machines Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,738,224
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Extreme computing Pre-Solicitation · FA875023S7004 · Posted Sep 20, 2023
- Contract value 20% obligated
- $48,193,724.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 76% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense 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 · 2 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- San Jose, CA 95120, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $472,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $5,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $50,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $250,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,466,224 | |
| Original award | $500,000 |
About this award
The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a $48.193 million definitive contract to International Business Machines Corporation for design, verification, and validation of an artificial intelligence and machine learning North Pole platform technology to be mounted on test boards, on May 30, 2024, under a cost-plus-no-fee pricing structure with ultimate completion on July 28, 2027.
Place of performance is San Jose, California. The originating solicitation is Broad Agency Announcement FA8750-23-S-7004, issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate Rome Research Site. The BAA solicits research and development of extreme computing technologies, including computational diversity and efficient computing architectures, machine learning and artificial intelligence in embedded systems, computing at the edge, nanocomputing, and space computing. Total BAA funding across fiscal years 2024–2028 is approximately $497.9 million. Individual awards typically range from $1 million to $3 million, though awards up to $99.9 million are possible.
IBM Research is performing primary development work with subcontractors providing temporary research and development consulting services, including National Consolidator Services, LLC and Creative Global Consulting LLC (8(a) and women-owned small business), as well as a multi-vendor technical team providing electronic components and materials coordination through Benchmark Electronics, Carahsoft Technology, TTM Technologies, Anixter, Eclaro International, Manpowergroup Public Sector, Computer Task Group, and Boyd Laconia.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Government Contracting Specialists, Inc. | $99,140 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $39,231 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $105,094 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $60,085 | |
| Creative Global Consulting LLC | $160,000 | |
| Creative Global Consulting LLC | $157,500 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $2,520 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $119,625 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $5,331 | |
| Computer Task Group, Incorporated | $29,711 | |
| Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | $11,250 | |
| Carahsoft Technology Corp | $59,090 | |
| TTM Technologies North America LLC | $7,400 | |
| Anixter Inc. | $84,487 | |
| Eclaro International Inc. | $135,000 | |
| Manpowergroup Public Sector Inc. | $120,180 | |
| Eclaro International Inc. | $87,840 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $3,096 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $809 | |
| Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | $74,600 | |
| National Consolidator Services, LLC | $2,055 | |
| Boyd Laconia LLC | $6,745 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA875024CB040?
FA875024CB040 was awarded to International Business Machines Corporation by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on May 30, 2024.
How much is contract FA875024CB040 worth?
The government has obligated $9,738,224 on FA875024CB040. Its current value, with exercised options, is $48,193,724.
Which agency awarded contract FA875024CB040?
Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) awarded FA875024CB040, with funding from Office of the Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense).
Was contract FA875024CB040 competed?
The extent of competition for FA875024CB040 was full and open competition. The government received 2 offers.
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