Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE058
- Awardee
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North American Wave Engine Corporation UEI LK6BBEMLD8X1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $349,993
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
- $349,993.18 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 64% 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 · 29 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $349,993 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $349,993.18 firm fixed-price definitive contract to North American Wave Engine Corporation for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative on March 5, 2026, with completion by March 4, 2027, under no set-aside.
The Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative solicitation, posted May 1, 2025, seeks proposals through DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening to transition and commercialize innovative technologies derived from DARPA research programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. 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 fair and reasonable pricing. The initiative provides funding for organizations to hire external entrepreneurs to assist with commercialization and encompasses a comprehensive framework requiring detailed tasks across 14 primary areas, including competitive analysis, financing plans, market engagement strategies, and regulatory compliance activities. The base effort is limited to $350,000 with a typical 12-month performance period; an optional Minimum Viable Product development phase extends up to 24 months. Place of performance is Baltimore, MD 21224.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE058?
HR001126CE058 was awarded to North American Wave Engine Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 5, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE058 worth?
The government has obligated $349,993 on HR001126CE058.
Was contract HR001126CE058 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE058 was competed under sap. The government received 29 offers.
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