Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125CE045
- Awardee
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Torchlight Solutions LLC UEI Z7NCLKDK48L7
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $320,000
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
- $320,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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
- East Arlington, MA 02474, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
Torchlight Solutions LLC received a $320,000 firm fixed-price definitive contract award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on August 15, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 14, 2026. The contract will be performed in Arlington, Massachusetts. This award was made under DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), a mechanism designed to transition innovative commercial solutions from research and development programs into operational capabilities that address capability gaps or provide technological advancements. The solicitation, posted on May 1, 2024, with a due date of April 30, 2025, accepted rolling proposals evaluated on technical merit, risk assessment, relevance to DARPA programs, contractor qualifications, and proposed pricing. No set-aside designation was applied to this contract.
This contract is associated with DARPA's Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI), which aims to integrate entrepreneurs from commercial companies into DARPA's research and development efforts. The EEI provides opportunities for small businesses and nontraditional contractors to participate with greater flexibility than available to large businesses. Torchlight Solutions LLC's award reflects successful evaluation of its proposal to support DARPA's mission of developing and demonstrating innovative capabilities that advance U.S. defense technology and operational effectiveness.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125CE045?
HR001125CE045 was awarded to Torchlight Solutions LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on August 15, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125CE045 worth?
The government has obligated $320,000 on HR001125CE045.
Was contract HR001125CE045 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125CE045 was competed under sap. The government received 43 offers.
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