Embedded entrepreneur initiative for (EEI) - - adaptive fiber array units for high-power 2D FAU-to-PIC coupling in CO-packaged optics
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126CE086
- Awardee
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Irradiant Technologies Inc. UEI HUMHFFBEHJZ8
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $346,684
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
- $346,684.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 27% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541713 Research and Development in Nanotechnology
- PSC
- B541 Special Studies/Analysis- Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed under SAP · 34 offers Simplified Acquisition
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Waltham, MA 02452, 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 $346,684 definitive contract to Irradiant Technologies Inc. on July 29, 2026, for adaptive fiber array units for high-power 2D FAU-to-PIC coupling in co-packaged optics under the Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative, a DARPA Commercial Solutions Opening program with no set-aside used.
Irradiant Technologies Inc. is a minority-owned, small disadvantaged business. Place of performance is Waltham, MA. The contract carries a firm fixed price structure with an ultimate completion date of July 28, 2027.
The Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative solicitation, posted May 1, 2025 and due April 30, 2026, seeks proposals to transition and commercialize technologies from DARPA's prior research and development programs into practical military and civilian capabilities. Eligible organizations must possess technology derived from DARPA R&D efforts 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 base effort is limited to $350,000 with a typical 12-month performance period, and an optional Minimum Viable Product phase extends to 24 months. DARPA may award fixed-price contracts or Other Transactions based on evaluation and fund availability. The solicitation amendment issued July 14, 2025, requires conformance to updated requirements for all proposals submitted after that date.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126CE086?
HR001126CE086 was awarded to Irradiant Technologies Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on July 29, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126CE086 worth?
The government has obligated $346,684 on HR001126CE086.
Was contract HR001126CE086 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126CE086 was competed under sap. The government received 34 offers.
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