Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI) and MVP option
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE024
- Awardee
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Generation Quantum, Inc. UEI FP2HBDNE8EL3
- 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 15% obligated
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- $350,000.00 Current, with exercised options
- $2,349,867.80 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 32% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 518210 Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 15 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Los Angeles, CA 90066, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $350,000 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $2,349,867.80 definitive contract to Generation Quantum, Inc. for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) and Minimum Viable Product option on January 20, 2026, with no set-aside used.
The originating solicitation, posted May 1, 2025 and due April 30, 2026, seeks proposals through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening to transition and commercialize innovative technologies from DARPA research and development programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. The EEI focuses on funding 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. Proposals are evaluated on potential contribution to DARPA's mission, commercialization readiness, and pricing. An amendment issued July 14, 2025 updated solicitation requirements for all proposals submitted after that date.
Place of performance is Los Angeles, CA 90066. The contract is firm fixed price with an ultimate completion date of July 19, 2028. The base Commercial Solutions Proposal is limited to $350,000 with a typical 12-month performance period for the base effort, and an optional Minimum Viable Product development phase extending up to 24 months. DARPA may award either fixed-price procurement contracts or Other Transaction agreements based on evaluation results and fund availability.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE024?
HR001126CE024 was awarded to Generation Quantum, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 20, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE024 worth?
The government has obligated $350,000 on HR001126CE024. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,349,868.
Was contract HR001126CE024 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE024 was competed under sap. The government received 15 offers.
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