Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE032
- Awardee
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Caliola Engineering, LLC UEI Q9DSGGYNU8J9
- 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 75% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- 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 · 18 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Colorado Springs, CO 80907, 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 $350,000 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Caliola Engineering, LLC for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative on January 20, 2026, with ultimate completion by January 19, 2027. No set-aside was used.
Caliola Engineering is an SBA-certified women-owned small business. Place of performance is Colorado Springs, CO.
The Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative solicitation, a Commercial Solutions Opening managed by DARPA's Commercial Strategy team, seeks proposals to transition and commercialize technologies derived from DARPA research programs into military and civilian capabilities. Eligible organizations must possess technology from prior DARPA R&D efforts as direct contractors or through acquired rights. Proposals are evaluated on potential contribution to DARPA's mission, commercialization readiness, and pricing. The base effort is limited to $350,000 with a 12-month performance period; an optional Minimum Viable Product development phase extends performance to 24 months. The solicitation remains open on a rolling-basis model through April 30, 2026, and an amendment issued July 14, 2025, updated proposal requirements for submissions after that date. DARPA may award fixed-price contracts or Other Transaction agreements based on evaluation and fund availability.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE032?
HR001126CE032 was awarded to Caliola Engineering, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 20, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE032 worth?
The government has obligated $350,000 on HR001126CE032.
Was contract HR001126CE032 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE032 was competed under sap. The government received 18 offers.
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