Developing a video-streaming and protocol switching on improved sdam hardware, that offers support for both the low-level and high-performance.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001124C0510
- Awardee
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Oceancomm Incorporated UEI KWYCLKZDNMJ3
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,800,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Pre-Solicitation · HR001120S0019 · Posted Feb 12, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,800,000.00 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Chicago, IL 60642, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase II Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Clinger-Cohen Act FAR part 39
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $123,039 | |
| Exercise an Option | $148,976 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,249,402 | |
| Original award | $278,583 |
About this award
Oceancomm Incorporated, a Chicago-based small business specializing in underwater communications technology, was awarded a $1.8 million Small Business Innovation Research Phase II contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on September 30, 2024. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with firm fixed pricing and calls for the development of video-streaming and protocol switching capabilities on improved software-defined acoustic modem hardware that supports both low-level and high-performance operations. The deliverable includes a video-capable underwater mobile phone system, referred to as the Diver Phone, with performance expected through September 4, 2026. This award represents a continuation of DARPA's commitment to advancing underwater acoustic communications technologies for naval and defense applications through its Small Business Innovation Research program.
The contract builds on DARPA's broader mandate to develop innovative technologies across multiple technical domains, with this particular effort focusing on maritime and underwater communication systems. Oceancomm's track record of securing multiple significant federal contracts from defense agencies including Naval Sea Systems Command and the Office of Naval Research demonstrates the company's established expertise in acoustic communication systems and software-defined modems. The Phase II designation indicates that the company successfully completed preliminary feasibility and concept validation work in an earlier phase and is now advancing to prototype development and refinement of the underwater communication technology.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001124C0510?
HR001124C0510 was awarded to Oceancomm Incorporated by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 30, 2024.
How much is contract HR001124C0510 worth?
The government has obligated $1,800,000 on HR001124C0510.
Was contract HR001124C0510 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001124C0510 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 6 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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