Processor reconfiguration for wideband sensor systems (PROWESS)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001123C0101
- Awardee
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University Of Southern California UEI G88KLJR3KYT5
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $7,993,260
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Processor Reconfiguration for Wideband Sensor Systems (PROWESS) Pre-Solicitation · HR001123S0006 · Posted Oct 6, 2022
- Contract value 42% obligated
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- $8,988,793.00 Current, with exercised options
- $18,978,302.00 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 · 13 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Los Angeles, CA 90089, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$995,533 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,133,076 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $982,641 | |
| Original award | $4,873,076 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded University of Southern California a $18.98M cost-plus-no-fee definitive contract on August 7, 2023, for the Processor Reconfiguration for Wideband Sensor Systems (PROWESS) program. This effort aims to develop run-time reconfigurable processors that provide autonomous radiofrequency systems with enhanced situational awareness in complex electromagnetic environments. The contract, which extends through May 30, 2025, and is performed in Los Angeles, California, does not utilize a set-aside designation. The underlying solicitation, posted in October 2022, called for innovations achieving over 200 GOPS/mm² compute density, 50-nanosecond program switching time, and the capability to continuously monitor 40 GHz total input bandwidth—representing significant advances in processing speed and electromagnetic spectrum awareness capabilities.
USC has engaged three major subcontractors to execute this research initiative: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (awarded November 2, 2023), New York University (awarded November 17, 2023), and Shared Spectrum Company (awarded February 2, 2024), all under the TRACER (Tasklet Reconfigurable Agile Spectrum Processor) sub-effort. This collaborative structure leverages complementary expertise across academic institutions and specialized technology firms in advanced processor design and spectrum sensing. The project builds upon the research university's established track record with DARPA in developing next-generation defense technologies and represents a continuation of USC's substantial federal research portfolio in advanced computing and electromagnetic systems.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Shared Spectrum Company | $74,112 | |
| New York University | $54,000 | |
| Shared Spectrum Company | $30,000 | |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $328,761 | |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $421,239 | |
| Shared Spectrum Company | $413,862 | |
| New York University | $199,030 | |
| Shared Spectrum Company | $54,834 | |
| New York University | $78,358 | |
| Shared Spectrum Company | $277,010 | |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $291,794 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001123C0101?
HR001123C0101 was awarded to University Of Southern California by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on August 7, 2023.
How much is contract HR001123C0101 worth?
The government has obligated $7,993,260 on HR001123C0101. Its current value, with exercised options, is $8,988,793. Its potential value, with all options, is $18,978,302.
Was contract HR001123C0101 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001123C0101 was full and open competition. The government received 13 offers.
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