Guaranteeing AI robustness against deception (gard) program.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001120C0012
- Awardee
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Peraton Labs Inc. UEI NQKWRHGLTD55 Part of Peraton Solutions Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $973,955
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- HR001119S0026 Solicitation number
- Synergy of Learning Inputs and Decision for Machine Learning (SOLID-ML) Award Notice · Posted Jan 10, 2020
- Guaranteeing AI Robustness against Deception (GARD) Pre-Solicitation · Posted Feb 12, 2019
- Contract value 55% obligated
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- $973,954.57 Current, with exercised options
- $1,764,200.57 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- 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 · 48 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Basking Ridge, Bernards, NJ, 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 | -$245,860 | |
| Exercise an Option | $591,101 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $89,714 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $539,000 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $1.76M definitive contract to Peraton Labs Inc. (doing business as Applied Communication Sciences) on January 10, 2020, for the Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD) program. The cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, which was not set-aside, has a completion date of February 16, 2024, and will be performed in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Peraton Labs, a subsidiary of Peraton Solutions Inc., is a specialized research and development provider focused on critical national security technology domains including cybersecurity, electronic warfare, artificial intelligence, and autonomous systems.
The GARD program aligns with DARPA's broader mission to advance artificial intelligence capabilities and resilience for defense applications. Peraton Labs brings substantial expertise in AI research through previous engagements including the CAIRNS artificial intelligence research program and collaborative efforts with academic institutions on machine learning and secure computational methodologies. The company's track record on DARPA contracts, combined with its focus on developing sophisticated algorithmic and software solutions for national security, positions it to deliver robust AI systems capable of withstanding adversarial deception tactics.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001120C0012?
HR001120C0012 was awarded to Peraton Labs Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 10, 2020.
How much is contract HR001120C0012 worth?
The government has obligated $973,955 on HR001120C0012. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,764,201.
Was contract HR001120C0012 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001120C0012 was full and open competition. The government received 48 offers.
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