Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125CE044
- Awardee
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Polaris Quantum Biotech Inc. UEI NAVLAJF9FXF3
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $300,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Commercial Strategy Commercial Solutions Opening Solicitation · HR001124SC001 · Posted May 1, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $300,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- 49 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Cary, NC 27519, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $300,000 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $300,000 definitive contract to Polaris Quantum Biotech Inc. for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative on July 17, 2025, under firm fixed-price terms with no set-aside.
The originating Commercial Solutions Opening, posted May 1, 2024, sought proposals to transition innovative commercial solutions derived from DARPA R&D programs into capabilities fulfilling requirements, closing capability gaps, or delivering new technological advancements. DARPA evaluated proposals on technical merit and risk, importance to DARPA programs, offeror qualifications and capabilities, and proposed price, accepting submissions on a rolling basis through April 30, 2025. Successful offerors participate in DARPA's Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative, which embeds entrepreneurs within contractor organizations to accelerate commercialization of DARPA-funded research. Place of performance is Cary, NC. Contract performance is scheduled to complete July 16, 2026.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125CE044?
HR001125CE044 was awarded to Polaris Quantum Biotech Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on July 17, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125CE044 worth?
The government has obligated $300,000 on HR001125CE044.
Was contract HR001125CE044 competed?
The government received 49 offers.
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