Embedded entrepreneurship initiative (EEI)

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
HR001125CE016
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$345,285

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$345,285.00 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)
PSC
B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Competed under SAP · 43 offers Simplified Acquisition
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

Rise Energy, LLC has been awarded a $345,285 firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI). The contract, awarded on September 22, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 21, 2026, will be performed in Arlington, Virginia. This award resulted from DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening solicitation posted on May 1, 2024, which sought proposals to transition innovative commercial solutions from DARPA's research and development programs into operational capabilities that address requirements, close capability gaps, or deliver new technological advancements.

The Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative is designed to facilitate the integration of entrepreneurial ventures into DARPA's innovation ecosystem. DARPA's funding mechanisms for this program provide greater flexibility for small businesses and nontraditional contractors, making Rise Energy, LLC's selection reflective of DARPA's commitment to leveraging diverse commercial sources for advanced technological development. No set-aside designation was used for this procurement, allowing it to compete on the open market based on technical merit, risk assessment, contractor qualifications, and proposed pricing as evaluated through DARPA's rolling review process.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract HR001125CE016?

HR001125CE016 was awarded to Rise Energy, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 22, 2025.

How much is contract HR001125CE016 worth?

The government has obligated $345,285 on HR001125CE016.

Was contract HR001125CE016 competed?

The extent of competition for HR001125CE016 was competed under sap. The government received 43 offers.

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