Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE013
- Awardee
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Pqsecure Technologies, LLC UEI EKFZDL58D5K5
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $350,000
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
- $350,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 98% 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 · 10 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Boca Raton, FL 33431, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a $350,000 firm fixed-price contract to Pqsecure Technologies, LLC, a woman-owned small business based in Boca Raton, Florida, under the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI). The award, announced on November 3, 2025, with a completion date of November 2, 2026, supports the commercialization of quantum-safe cryptographic technologies. The EEI, administered through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening, provides funding for organizations to hire external entrepreneurs to advance the transition of DARPA-derived research and development into viable military and civilian applications. This no-set-aside contract requires the awardee to address key commercialization activities, including competitive analysis, market engagement strategies, financing plans, and regulatory compliance across multiple technical and business domains.
Pqsecure Technologies brings substantial relevant experience to this engagement, having previously secured two major SBIR contracts valued at $2 million and $2.2 million from the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command and DARPA respectively, focusing on quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions for Internet of Things and 5G network-enabled devices. The contractor's demonstrated expertise in cryptographic intellectual property development, hardware implementations, and embedded security solutions positions it well to execute the commercialization objectives within the 12-month base performance period. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Boca Raton, Florida, with DARPA serving as the funding federal agency.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE013?
HR001126CE013 was awarded to Pqsecure Technologies, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 3, 2025.
How much is contract HR001126CE013 worth?
The government has obligated $350,000 on HR001126CE013.
Was contract HR001126CE013 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE013 was competed under sap. The government received 10 offers.
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