Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI) and minimum viable product (MVP)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE016
- Awardee
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Space Kinetic Corp. UEI HCULLT3MG9L8
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $949,920
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
- $949,920.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 5 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, NM 87123, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Terminate for Convenience | -$1,399,944 | |
| Original award | $2,349,864 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $949,920 definitive contract to Space Kinetic Corp., a minority-owned small business, for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative and Minimum Viable Product development on November 8, 2025, with ultimate completion by November 7, 2026. No set-aside was used.
The originating solicitation sought proposals through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening to transition and commercialize innovative technologies derived from DARPA research programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. The Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative provides funding for organizations to hire external entrepreneurs to assist with commercialization efforts. Eligible organizations must possess technology derived from prior DARPA R&D efforts, either as direct contractors or through acquired rights to the technology. Proposals are evaluated on potential contribution to DARPA's mission, commercialization readiness, and fair and reasonable pricing. The solicitation remains open through April 30, 2026, with rolling proposal acceptance. An amendment issued July 14, 2025, requires all proposals submitted after that date to conform to updated requirements.
The contract is fixed-price. Work is performed in Albuquerque, NM. The base Commercial Solutions Proposal is limited to $350,000 with a typical 12-month performance period for base effort, with an optional Minimum Viable Product development phase extending up to 24 months. The comprehensive framework requires detailed tasks across 14 primary areas, including competitive analysis, financing plans, market engagement strategies, and regulatory compliance activities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE016?
HR001126CE016 was awarded to Space Kinetic Corp. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 8, 2025.
How much is contract HR001126CE016 worth?
The government has obligated $949,920 on HR001126CE016.
Was contract HR001126CE016 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE016 was competed under sap. The government received 5 offers.
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