Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI) + MVP option
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE026
- Awardee
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Viridian Space Corp UEI MA6KSBAEU327
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $349,855
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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- $349,854.75 Current, with exercised options
- $2,346,708.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 25% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 336415 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 17 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- El Segundo, CA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $349,855 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $2.35 million definitive contract to Viridian Space Corp, a small business, for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative on January 28, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of January 27, 2029.
Viridian is developing air-breathing electric propulsion systems for ultra-low Earth orbit satellites. The solicitation, issued under DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening, seeks proposals to transition and commercialize innovative technologies derived from prior DARPA R&D programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. The EEI program specifically provides funding for organizations to hire external entrepreneurs to support commercialization efforts. Eligible organizations must possess technology derived from DARPA R&D efforts as direct contractors or through acquired technology rights. Proposals are evaluated on potential contribution to DARPA's mission, commercialization readiness, and fair and reasonable pricing. The award carries a minimum viable product option extending performance through the contract ceiling.
Place of performance is El Segundo, California. The contract employs firm fixed-price pricing. Viridian operates exclusively as a prime contractor on defense and civilian R&D efforts, with no subcontractors named. The company's portfolio centers on air-breathing electric propulsion technology enabling satellites to refuel from the atmosphere at altitudes between 200 and 300 kilometers, extending mission life and improving Earth observation and communications quality. Viridian's recent work includes system maturation, thruster design and optimization, materials validation, and lifetime analysis. The firm's customer base includes the Air Force Research Laboratory, the National Science Foundation, and NASA, with acute concentration in AFRL, accounting for six awards totaling $3.3 million combined potential value.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE026?
HR001126CE026 was awarded to Viridian Space Corp by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 28, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE026 worth?
The government has obligated $349,855 on HR001126CE026. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,346,708.
Was contract HR001126CE026 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE026 was competed under sap. The government received 17 offers.
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