Harnessing autonomy for countering cyber-adversary systems (HACCS) - STR will develop verified autonomous agents for controlled cleansing of infected networks (VAACCINE), a TA3 agent framework for…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001118C0063
- Awardee
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Systems & Technology Research LLC UEI SA7ZWUEM9RG4
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,701,466
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- HR001117S0051 Solicitation number
- Verified Autonomous Agents for Controlled Cleansing of Infected NETworks (VAACCINE) Award Notice · Posted May 3, 2018
- Harnessing Autonomy for Countering Cyberadversary Systems (HACCS) Award Notice · Posted Aug 3, 2017
- Contract value 90% obligated
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- $8,701,466.00 Current, with exercised options
- $9,655,605.00 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 30 offers Basic Research
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $226,750 | |
| Funding Only Action | $400,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,275,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $600,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $100,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $500,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $400,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,000,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $2,263,301 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,311,415 | |
| Original award | $625,000 |
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About this award
This is a prime contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Systems & Technology Research LLC (STR), a mid-tier technology company, to develop verified autonomous agents for combating botnets and advancing the state-of-the-art in planning algorithms and software verification techniques. The contract, valued at $9,655,605.00, is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee definitive contract with a completion date of July 11, 2022.
STR is performing the work with two subcontractors: Battelle Memorial Institute, a nonprofit research organization, and Galois, Inc., a company specializing in cybersecurity, AI, and formal verification. The contract does not have a set-aside designation.
This effort, known as "Harnessing Autonomy for Countering Cyber-Adversary Systems (HACCS)," is a research and development project aimed at providing effective, safe, and reliable autonomous capabilities for network defense and cyber operations. It aligns with DARPA's mission to develop innovative technologies for national security.
Description
Harnessing autonomy for countering cyber-adversary systems (HACCS) - STR will develop verified autonomous agents for controlled cleansing of infected networks (VAACCINE), a TA3 agent framework for combating botnets on gray networks, advancing the state-of-the-art in planning algorithms and software verification techniques to provide effective, safe, and reliable operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001118C0063?
HR001118C0063 was awarded to Systems & Technology Research LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on April 11, 2018.
How much is contract HR001118C0063 worth?
The government has obligated $8,701,466 on HR001118C0063. Its potential value, with all options, is $9,655,605.
Was contract HR001118C0063 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001118C0063 was full and open competition. The government received 30 offers.
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