The heterogenous adaptively produced photonic interfaces (happi) program aims to create a 1000X increase in the information transmission density within a microsystem by exploiting photonic signaling.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125C0044
- Awardee
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North Carolina State University UEI U3NVH931QJJ3
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,455,448
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-wide Pre-Solicitation · HR001124S0003 · Posted Oct 28, 2023
- Contract value 52% obligated
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- $2,455,448.00 Current, with exercised options
- $4,713,635.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% 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
- 18 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Raleigh, NC 27695, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Clinger-Cohen Act FAR part 39
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $838,680 | |
| Funding Only Action | $409,241 | |
| Funding Only Action | $388,395 | |
| Original award | $819,132 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded North Carolina State University a $4.7 million definitive contract for the Heterogeneous Adaptively Produced Photonic Interfaces (HAPPI) program, with performance in Raleigh, North Carolina and completion targeted for March 2028. This cost-no-fee contract supports DARPA's mission to achieve a 1000-fold increase in information transmission density within microsystems through photonic signaling technology. The award was made without set-aside designations, reflecting a competitive procurement based on technical merit. NC State's substantial capabilities in advanced materials science, semiconductor research, and specialized engineering services position the institution as a valued partner for this cutting-edge photonic research initiative.
This award builds upon NC State's existing relationship with DARPA, including an Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract valued at $9.3 million for ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors research. The university's demonstrated expertise in materials engineering, advanced manufacturing, and federal research and development—evidenced through prior contracts with the Navy, Army Corps of Engineers, and multiple civilian agencies—supports its selection for this photonic systems development effort. The HAPPI program aligns with DARPA's broader investment in next-generation information technologies and represents part of the agency's strategic focus on maintaining technological superiority through revolutionary advances in defense-critical research areas.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Texas At Austin | $491,750 | |
| Nhanced Semiconductors, Inc. | $381,657 | |
| California Institute Of Technology | $279,277 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125C0044?
HR001125C0044 was awarded to North Carolina State University by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 14, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125C0044 worth?
The government has obligated $2,455,448 on HR001125C0044. Its potential value, with all options, is $4,713,635.
Was contract HR001125C0044 competed?
The government received 18 offers.
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