Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI) and minimal viable product (MVP)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001125CE075
- Awardee
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A3 Technologies Inc. UEI X6HGYPV5YZR4
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,279,555
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy Solicitation · HR001125RE003 · Posted May 1, 2025
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,279,555.14 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 79% 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 · 9 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $1,964,555 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $2.28 million firm fixed-price definitive contract to A3 Technologies Inc. on September 29, 2025, to support commercialization efforts under the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) and Minimal Viable Product (MVP) development program. The contract, which extends through January 28, 2027, will be performed in Arlington, Virginia. This award was issued through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO), a solicitation mechanism designed to transition innovative technologies from DARPA's research and development programs into practical military and civilian applications.
The EEI program provides funding for organizations possessing technology derived from prior DARPA R&D efforts to hire external entrepreneurs and conduct comprehensive commercialization activities. Under this contract, A3 Technologies Inc. will conduct work spanning multiple commercialization focus areas, including competitive analysis, financing planning, market engagement strategies, and regulatory compliance activities to advance the technology's readiness for commercial deployment. The award represents DARPA's commitment to bridging the gap between fundamental research innovation and practical market implementation through structured entrepreneurial support.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001125CE075?
HR001125CE075 was awarded to A3 Technologies Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on September 29, 2025.
How much is contract HR001125CE075 worth?
The government has obligated $2,279,555 on HR001125CE075.
Was contract HR001125CE075 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001125CE075 was competed under sap. The government received 9 offers.
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