Scientific feasibility (scify)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125C0303
- Awardee
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Systems & Technology Research LLC UEI SA7ZWUEM9RG4
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,311,764
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Scientific Feasibility (SciFy) Pre-Solicitation · HR001124S0013 · Posted Mar 1, 2024
- Contract value 81% obligated
- $5,303,397.85 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 71% 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 · 33 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Woburn, MA 01801, 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 | $656,543 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,048,838 | |
| Funding Only Action | $913,133 | |
| Funding Only Action | $195,282 | |
| Change Order | $554,207 | |
| Original award | $943,761 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $5.3 million definitive contract to Systems & Technology Research LLC for Scientific Feasibility (SCIFY) research on December 4, 2024, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing structure with no set-aside.
SCIFY seeks to develop computational methods for measuring the feasibility of technical claims across materials science, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing domains. The originating solicitation, posted March 1, 2024, anticipated awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million over a 32-month research period; this award significantly exceeds that range. Work is performed in Woburn, Massachusetts, and extends through July 31, 2027.
The effort includes subcontracted support from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (awarded February 19, 2025) to develop frameworks for incorporating domain-specific knowledge to evaluate validity claims, and from the University of Illinois (awarded January 29, 2025) to develop algorithms for decomposing claims into constituent elements and identifying prospective evidence. The contract operates under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and PSC R425 (Research—Applied).
Awardees were required to attend program events and report monthly progress toward developing computational approaches to feasibility assessment. The solicitation emphasized evaluation based on scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to DARPA's mission, and cost realism.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $327,513 | |
| University Of Illinois | $699,597 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125C0303?
HR001125C0303 was awarded to Systems & Technology Research LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on December 4, 2024.
How much is contract HR001125C0303 worth?
The government has obligated $4,311,764 on HR001125C0303. Its current value, with exercised options, is $5,303,398.
Was contract HR001125C0303 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125C0303 was full and open competition. The government received 33 offers.
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