Small business innovation research, direct to phase II topic A254-022, AI-enabled source selection for contract proposal evaluation
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W5170126CA108
- Awardee
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Valid Evaluation, Inc. UEI MAFEHSDA7TM3
- Awarding agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $2,000,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- DoD SBIR 25. 4 Broad Agency Announcement Solicitation · N6893624R0044 · Posted Oct 2, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,999,999.87 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 38% 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 3 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Denver, CO 80202, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,000,000 |
About this award
The Department of the Army awarded a $1,999,999.87 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Valid Evaluation, Inc. for AI-enabled source selection software development under SBIR Direct to Phase II on April 1, 2026, under a total small business set-aside.
The contract addresses Topic A254-022, focusing on artificial intelligence capabilities to support contract proposal evaluation and source selection processes. Modification P00001 added FAR 52.222-90 labor standards compliance. Place of performance is Denver, CO. The ultimate completion date is October 1, 2027.
This award flows from the Department of Defense Small Business Innovation Research Program, which solicits defense-related R&D proposals from small businesses capable of advancing technological innovation and strengthening small business participation in DoD research needs. The originating solicitation (posted October 2, 2024, with a due date of October 22, 2025) is a total small business set-aside targeting research and development under NAICS 541715.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W5170126CA108?
W5170126CA108 was awarded to Valid Evaluation, Inc. by Department of the Army (Department of Defense) on April 1, 2026.
How much is contract W5170126CA108 worth?
The government has obligated $2,000,000 on W5170126CA108.
Was contract W5170126CA108 competed?
The extent of competition for W5170126CA108 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 3 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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