This is a $7,370,999.72 federal contract awarded by the Science and Technology Directorate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to the University of Southern California (USC) for the "Defense Technology Experimental Research (DETER) Testbed" project. The contract is a definitive, cost-no-fee contract with a performance period ending on March 31, 2019.
As part of this contract, USC has subcontracted with the University of California, Berkeley and Webmama COM Inc. to support the DETER Testbed. The University of California, Berkeley will provide research and development services related to advanced simulation capabilities using machine learning, while Webmama COM Inc. will assist with bridging the DETER Testbed for cyber experimentation. This contract does not have a set-aside designation.
The DETER Testbed project focuses on conducting experimental research and development to support the Department of Homeland Security's mission, likely in areas such as cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, and emergency response technologies. USC's expertise in engineering, computer science, and other relevant fields make it well-positioned to lead this multi-year, multi-million dollar effort.
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