The quantum apertures program aims to demonstrate the utility of rydberg sensors as part of a portable RF receiver system in the context of defense applications.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001121C0151
- Awardee
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Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation UEI GWFBQY413N79 Part of Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,959,335
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Quantum Apertures Pre-Solicitation · HR001121S0002 · Posted Oct 1, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,959,335.00 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 · 11 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Woodland Hills, CA 91367, 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 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $99,052 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,314,045 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $520,700 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,025,538 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,000,000 |
About this award
This federal contract award to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's Targeting and Survivability Division supports DARPA's Quantum Apertures Program, which aims to demonstrate the utility of Rydberg sensors for a portable RF receiver system with defense applications. The $4,959,335.00 Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract has a completion date of March 21, 2024 and was awarded on August 2, 2021. There is no set-aside designation for this award. As a prime contractor, Northrop Grumman will work to improve receiver sensitivity and explore applications of quantum-based receivers, such as sensor arrays and arbitrary waveform reception, as part of DARPA's broader efforts to advance quantum-based radio frequency technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001121C0151?
HR001121C0151 was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on August 2, 2021.
How much is contract HR001121C0151 worth?
The government has obligated $4,959,335 on HR001121C0151.
Was contract HR001121C0151 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001121C0151 was full and open competition. The government received 11 offers.
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