Definitive Contract HR001126CE040
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- This is a $224,900.00 firm fixed-price contract awarded to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a small business located in Waimanalo, Hawaii, by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II. The contract is for the development of "Adaptive Sensor Fusion for Realistic and Autonomous Seabed Models," which aligns with DARPA's mission to provide game-changing capabilities to warfighters. Makai Ocean Engineering is an...
- This federal contract award was made by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a for-profit ocean engineering company based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The $224,899.80 firm-fixed-price contract is for a DARPA STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer) Phase I research and development project, with a completion date of January 7, 2020. The contract was set aside for small businesses. Makai Ocean Engineering has extensive experience working with various...
- This contract was awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a Hawaii-based small business, for the EXREI (Extended Range Environmental Interrogator) project under DARPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Phase 1. The award is for a Firm Fixed Price contract with a potential value of $224,986.00. The contract is focused on research and development for accurate sound velocity profiling, a key capability for DARPA's mission...
- This is a $1,499,803 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., doing business as Makai Research Pier, a for-profit ocean engineering company based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The contract is for the development of "Adaptive Sensor Fusion for Realistic and Autonomous Seabed Models" to provide game-changing capabilities for warfighters. This award is part of DARPA's new...
- This federal contract was awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a small business based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The $1,811,545.00 contract is for a project called the "Extended Range Environmental Interrogator (EXREI) - Understanding the Feasibility of Enduring Spatially-Continuous Sound Velocity Profiler", which falls under DARPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II. The contract is a Cost Plus Fixed...
- This is a federal contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a for-profit ocean engineering company based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The contract, valued at $579,630.00, is for a study on the "Mobile High-Bandwidth Undersea Communications Link (MHUSCL)". The contract is a Definitive Contract with a Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing type, and the ultimate completion date is October 31, 2017. Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. has...
- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $1.744 million firm fixed price contract to Pacmar Technologies LLC of Honolulu, Hawaii under the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase II. The contract is for the delivery of variable speed and energy efficient depth changing buoys in support of maritime research activities. A key subcontract was issued to the University of Washington for hull modifications and redesign work. The entire award was set aside for total small...
- This is a $1,899,994.34 firm-fixed-price Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract awarded by the Department of the Army to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a small business based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The contract is for an "XTECHSBIR PACIFIC FINALIST OPEN TOPIC COMPETITION (PHASE II)" project, with a performance period through August 19, 2026. Makai Ocean Engineering is a small business that specializes in ocean engineering services, with a focus on advanced...
- This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), a Defense agency, to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a for-profit ocean engineering company based in Waimanalo, Hawaii. The $239,752 Firm Fixed Price contract is for research and development and has an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2024. Makai Ocean Engineering, which operates under the Doing Business As name of Makai Research Pier, has extensive...
- This federal contract award is for research and development under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I. The contract was awarded by the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command to the prime contractor, Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a Hawaii-based small business focused on ocean engineering services. The firm fixed-price contract has a potential value of $224,942.00 and a completion date of October 21, 2019. Makai Ocean Engineering has previously received prime...
Makai Ocean Engineering Inc., a Hawaii-based small business specializing in advanced ocean engineering and marine technologies, was awarded a $328,432 firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on January 8, 2026. The contract is funded through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) program and carries an ultimate completion date of January 7, 2027. This award stems from the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI), which provides funding for organizations to hire external entrepreneurs and transition innovative technologies from DARPA's research and development efforts into practical military and civilian capabilities. The place of performance is Arlington, Virginia, and no set-aside designation was utilized for this contract award. Under this engagement, Makai Ocean Engineering will support DARPA's commercialization objectives by addressing key activities within the comprehensive 14-area framework outlined in the solicitation, including competitive analysis, financing plans, market engagement strategies, and regulatory compliance activities. The contract aligns with Makai's established track record as a prime contractor for DARPA and other defense agencies, leveraging the company's expertise in areas such as underwater communications, subsea cabling systems, and advanced marine technology development. The Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative contract vehicle enables Makai to demonstrate commercialization readiness and advance the transition of DARPA-derived technologies toward practical defense and commercial applications.
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 | $328.4k | 12/30/25 |