Sbir/sttr phase II R & D, DR watson II: document recommender with adaptively tailored sensing of needs
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HQ086024C7602
- Awardee
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Aptima Inc. UEI K1GCPNNZKEN7
- Awarding agency
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Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,497,255
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,497,255.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Woburn, MA 01801, USA
- Defense program
- Missile Defense Agency Support
- Research
- STTR Phase II
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,497,255 |
About this award
Aptima Inc., a Massachusetts-based small business specializing in artificial intelligence, cognitive modeling, and human-machine interaction, was awarded a $1.497 million Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract by the Missile Defense Agency on January 11, 2024. The contract, titled "Dr. Watson II: Document Recommender with Adaptively Tailored Sensing of Needs," supports research and development efforts within the MDA Support program and is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract with an ultimate completion date of October 11, 2026. The award carries a total small business set-aside designation, reflecting the program's commitment to engaging small businesses in critical defense research initiatives.
The contract engages two primary subcontractors: NOU Systems Inc., a women-owned small business headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, and Central Washington University. NOU Systems brings expertise in scientific and engineering services with particular focus on missile defense applications, while Central Washington University contributes academic research capabilities in STEM domains. The collaborative structure leverages Aptima's core competencies in advanced AI and performance analytics, combined with specialized technical support from NOU Systems and research partnerships from the university, to develop an intelligent document recommendation system designed to adaptively sense and respond to user information needs within defense operations.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | $450,000 | |
| NOU Systems Inc. | $149,998 | |
| NOU Systems Inc. | $149,998 | |
| Central Washington University | $450,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HQ086024C7602?
HQ086024C7602 was awarded to Aptima Inc. by Missile Defense Agency (Department of Defense) on January 10, 2024.
How much is contract HQ086024C7602 worth?
The government has obligated $1,497,255 on HQ086024C7602.
Was contract HQ086024C7602 competed?
The extent of competition for HQ086024C7602 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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