Embedded entrepreneur initiative (EEI)
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE066
- Awardee
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Celerex AI, Inc. UEI M46SDNP6U1W7
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $340,000
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
- $340,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 41% 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 · 31 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Berkeley, CA 94705, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $340,000 definitive contract on a firm fixed-price basis to Celerex AI, Inc. for the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative on May 20, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of May 19, 2027.
The Commercial Solutions Opening solicitation, posted May 1, 2025 with a due date of April 30, 2026, seeks proposals to transition and commercialize innovative technologies derived from DARPA's research and development programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. The initiative provides funding for organizations possessing technology derived from prior DARPA R&D efforts to hire external entrepreneurs to assist with commercialization. Proposals are evaluated on potential contribution to DARPA's mission, commercialization readiness, and pricing. An amendment issued July 14, 2025 updated solicitation requirements for all proposals submitted after that date. The solicitation framework encompasses 14 primary task areas, including competitive analysis, financing plans, market engagement strategies, and regulatory compliance activities.
Place of performance is Berkeley, CA 94705. No set-aside applies to this award.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE066?
HR001126CE066 was awarded to Celerex AI, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 20, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE066 worth?
The government has obligated $340,000 on HR001126CE066.
Was contract HR001126CE066 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE066 was competed under sap. The government received 31 offers.
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