Mimesis - multi-informed models emerging from social investigations and semiotics

Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action

Contract number
W911NF21C0007
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$11,852,542

Award facts

Opportunity
  • Habitus Pre-Solicitation · HR001120S0035 · Posted Feb 17, 2020
Contract value 100% obligated
$11,852,542.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Funding agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Arlington, VA 22203, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Other Administrative Action P00010 $0
Other Administrative Action P00009 $0
Other Administrative Action P00008 · Multi-informed models emerging from social investigations and semiotics $0
Funding Only Action P00007 $364,668
Exercise an Option P00006 · Research base period (TA 2) $1,317,832
Change Order P00005 · POP extension and incremental funding MOD $2,407,139
Exercise an Option P00004 · Option exercise: research base periods TAS 1 & 2 $761,315
Funding Only Action P00003 · Incremental funding base 1 (clin 0001) & base 2 (clin 0002) $2,323,194
Other Administrative Action P00002 · Research base period (TA 2) $0
Funding Only Action P00001 · Incremental funding $1,479,216
Original award $3,199,178
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About this award

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a $11.9M cost-plus-fixed-fee definitive contract to Two Six Labs, LLC (doing business as Two Six Technologies) on April 9, 2021, for the MIMESIS program—Multi-Informed Models Emerging from Social Investigations and Semiotics. Under this solicitation, Two Six Labs is developing self-sustaining, adaptive, and scalable methods for generating causal system models based on local knowledge to support operational decision-making. The research targets populations of 50,000-500,000 individuals located outside the continental United States, involving non-Western languages and cultures, with deliverables structured across multiple phases over approximately 42 months. The work is being performed in Arlington, Virginia, and is not subject to any set-aside designation.

This contract represents a significant research initiative within DARPA's broader portfolio of intelligence and decision-support capabilities. Two Six Labs, a mission-focused cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions provider based in Arlington, Virginia, has demonstrated substantial expertise in complex research and development programs with DARPA, with core competencies spanning artificial intelligence, systems modeling and simulation, and advanced analytics. The contract establishes measurable quarterly milestones and exit criteria, with performance scheduled for completion by September 30, 2025. Two Six Labs' established track record of collaboration with subcontractors such as Leidos, Inc. and Systems & Technology Research LLC, combined with prior experience issuing subgrants to academic institutions like New York University, positions the firm to deliver comprehensive technical solutions across this multifaceted research initiative.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W911NF21C0007?

W911NF21C0007 was awarded to Two Six Labs, LLC by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on April 9, 2021.

How much is contract W911NF21C0007 worth?

The government has obligated $11,852,542 on W911NF21C0007.

Which agency awarded contract W911NF21C0007?

ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W911NF21C0007, with funding from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense).

Was contract W911NF21C0007 competed?

The extent of competition for W911NF21C0007 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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