Deep reinforcement learning for cognitive active-sonar employment
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N0001420C2010
- Awardee
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Applied Research In Acoustics LLC UEI VRVSN9FSN7U9
- Awarding agency
-
Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $599,894
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- N0001419SB001 Solicitation number
- Deep Reinforcement Learning for Cognitive Active-Sonar Employment Award Notice · Posted Jun 30, 2020
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $601,684.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 40 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Madison, VA 22727, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$1,790 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $97,248 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $250,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,436 | |
| Original award | $250,000 |
About this award
The Office of Naval Research awarded a $601,684 cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Applied Research In Acoustics LLC (doing business as Aria) on January 6, 2020, for deep reinforcement learning applications in cognitive active-sonar employment. This research initiative, set to conclude by May 30, 2024, will be performed at the contractor's facility in Madison, Virginia. The contract represents ONR's investment in advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance naval sonar systems, a critical capability for undersea warfare and maritime domain awareness.
Aria is a small business research and development firm with established expertise in acoustics, signal processing, and cognitive science. The company has a strong track record executing federal contracts for defense agencies, particularly through Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs, with demonstrated capabilities in underwater acoustics, autonomous systems, and machine learning model development. This award builds on Aria's existing portfolio of naval and defense research projects and leverages the company's technical foundation to advance cognitive sonar technologies that could enhance operational effectiveness for the Navy.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N0001420C2010?
N0001420C2010 was awarded to Applied Research In Acoustics LLC by Office of Naval Research (Secretary of the Navy) on January 6, 2020.
How much is contract N0001420C2010 worth?
The government has obligated $599,894 on N0001420C2010. Its current value, with exercised options, is $601,684.
Was contract N0001420C2010 competed?
The extent of competition for N0001420C2010 was full and open competition. The government received 40 offers.
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