Fast network interface cards (FASTNICS) program will speed up applications like distributed training of machine learning classifiers by 100X through development, implementation, integration, and…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001120C0090
- Awardee
-
Peraton Labs Inc. UEI NQKWRHGLTD55
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $16,600,446
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- Fast Networks Interface Cards (FastNICs) Solicitation · HR001119S0082 · Posted Aug 20, 2019
- Fast Lanes for Expedited Execution at 10 Terabits (FLEET) Award Notice · Posted May 6, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $16,600,446.00 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
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 8 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Basking Ridge, Bernards, NJ, USA
- Legislative mandates
-
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Definitize Change Order | $644,136 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,184,985 | |
| Funding Only Action | $708,325 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,627,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $3,401,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $4,035,000 |
About this award
Peraton Labs Inc., doing business as Applied Communication Sciences, was awarded a $16.6 million cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop Fast Network Interface Cards and related technologies to accelerate distributed applications like neural network training by over 100 times through revolutionary advances enabling datapath speeds of 10 terabits per second. Major subcontractors include Columbia University, Freedom Photonics LLC, CDW Government LLC, Fs.com Inc., and Huber + Suhner, Inc. The prime contractor and subcontractors will provide specialized hardware, software, fiber optic components, networking equipment, and research services with no set-aside designation. Work will be performed at contractor and government facilities through May 2024 to support DARPA's mission of creating technological surprise to transform national security capabilities.
Description
Fast network interface cards (FASTNICS) program will speed up applications like distributed training of machine learning classifiers by 100X through development, implementation, integration, and validation of novel, clean-slate network subsystems.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001120C0090?
HR001120C0090 was awarded to Peraton Labs Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 5, 2020.
How much is contract HR001120C0090 worth?
The government has obligated $16,600,446 on HR001120C0090.
Was contract HR001120C0090 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001120C0090 was full and open competition. The government received 8 offers.
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