Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded
- Contract number
- HR001125CE056
- Awardee
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A2 Labs, LLC UEI C3H2WY3M9NS1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $361,792
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 80% obligated
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- $361,792.00 Current, with exercised options
- $452,357.00 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)
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 46 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- West McLean, VA 22102, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded A2 Labs, LLC (doing business as Kryptowire, LLC) a definitive firm fixed-price contract valued at $452,357 on September 15, 2025, under the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI). The contract, with an ultimate completion date of March 14, 2027, will be performed in West McLean, Virginia. This award originated from DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) solicitation posted on May 1, 2024, which sought innovative commercial solutions to transition research and development capabilities into operational technologies that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or deliver new technological advancements. No small business set-aside was used for this procurement.
A2 Labs is a small business cybersecurity research and development firm headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in advanced cybersecurity technologies including mobile application security, network optimization, encryption, and emerging technologies such as 5G networking and artificial intelligence-driven security solutions. The company has an established portfolio of DARPA awards, along with contracts from the Air Force Research Laboratory, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of the Army, primarily through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative represents DARPA's effort to leverage innovative commercial solutions and entrepreneurial approaches from companies like Kryptowire to accelerate technology transition and operational capability development.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125CE056?
HR001125CE056 was awarded to A2 Labs, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 15, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125CE056 worth?
The government has obligated $361,792 on HR001125CE056. Its potential value, with all options, is $452,357.
Was contract HR001125CE056 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125CE056 was competed under sap. The government received 46 offers.
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