Cyber agents for security testing and learning environments (CASTLE) program
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001124C0424
- Awardee
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A2 Labs, LLC UEI C3H2WY3M9NS1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $9,784,083
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Cyber Agents for Security Testing and Learning Environments (CASTLE) Pre-Solicitation · HR001123S0002 · Posted Oct 21, 2022
- Contract value 68% obligated
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- $12,887,183.15 Current, with exercised options
- $14,468,968.15 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 79% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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 · 65 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- West McLean, VA 22102, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $988,161 | |
| Funding Only Action | $687,193 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,374,387 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,374,387 | |
| Funding Only Action | $687,193 | |
| Funding Only Action | $343,596 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,624,100 | |
| Vendor DUNS or Name Change - Non-Novation | $343,597 | |
| Original award | $2,361,468 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $14.5 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to A2 Labs, LLC for the Cyber Agents for Security Testing and Learning Environments (CASTLE) program on May 31, 2024, with no set-aside applied.
The originating solicitation sought development of an artificial intelligence toolkit to instantiate realistic network environments and train cyber agents to enable resilient network operations against advanced persistent threats. The program encompasses multiple awards across three technical areas over a four-year period, with evaluation criteria addressing scientific and technical merit, contribution to the DARPA mission, and cost and schedule realism. Place of performance is West McLean, VA. The contract runs through June 30, 2027 and carries a ceiling value of $14.5 million on firm fixed-price terms. NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and PSC D308 apply. A2 Labs operates as a small business with no SBA designations and performs predominantly as a direct provider with minimal subcontractor engagement.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001124C0424?
HR001124C0424 was awarded to A2 Labs, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 31, 2024.
How much is contract HR001124C0424 worth?
The government has obligated $9,784,083 on HR001124C0424. Its current value, with exercised options, is $12,887,183. Its potential value, with all options, is $14,468,968.
Was contract HR001124C0424 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001124C0424 was full and open competition. The government received 65 offers.
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