DARPA commercial solutions opening (DARPA)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE040
- Awardee
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Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. UEI GVLGK73C9DM1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $328,432
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
- $328,432.42 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 79% 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 · 27 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA 22203, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $328,432 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $328,432.42 definitive contract to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. for commercialization support under the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative, a DARPA Commercial Solutions Opening, with an award date of January 8, 2026 and ultimate completion date of January 7, 2027.
Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. is a Hawaii-based small business. The contract is firm fixed price with no set-aside restriction. Place of performance is Arlington, VA 22203.
The originating solicitation seeks proposals to transition and commercialize innovative technologies derived from DARPA's research and development 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. Proposals are evaluated based 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 solicitation requirements. The base Commercial Solutions Proposal is limited to $350,000 with a typical performance period of 12 months for base effort and an optional Minimum Viable Product development phase extending up to 24 months.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE040?
HR001126CE040 was awarded to Makai Ocean Engineering Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 8, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE040 worth?
The government has obligated $328,432 on HR001126CE040.
Was contract HR001126CE040 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE040 was competed under sap. The government received 27 offers.
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