Definitive Contract HR001126CE013
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- This is a $2,225,376 firm-fixed-price contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Pqsecure Technologies, LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Boca Raton, Florida. The contract is for the "CRYPTOGRAPHY FOR HYPERSCALE ARCHITECTURES IN ROBUST INTERNET OF THINGS (CHAROIT)" initiative, which involves research and development of quantum-safe cryptographic technologies for 5G network-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This contract is a Small...
- This is a $2,000,000 Firm Fixed Price definitive contract awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), a U.S. Department of Defense agency, to Pqsecure Technologies, LLC, a woman-owned small business located in Boca Raton, Florida. The contract is for the design, development, and integration of quantum-safe cryptographic intellectual property for embedded Internet of Things (IoT) devices and cloud systems. This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II action,...
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- This is a $250,000.00 firm fixed-price definitive contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Duality Technologies Inc., a for-profit company based in Hoboken, New Jersey. The contract is part of DARPA's Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) program and has a period of performance through May 20, 2026. Duality Technologies specializes in secure data collaboration products using privacy-enhancing technologies and homomorphic encryption. The contract 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.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy | HR001125RE003 | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | Solicitation 1/1 | 5/1/25, 3:25 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $350.0k | 10/30/25 |