New award for core research program, encrypting against a quantum computer
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 70RSAT19FR0000042
- Awardee
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The Mitre Corporation UEI DMHDNDCPWUD1
- Awarding agency
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Office of Procurement Operations
Department of Homeland Security
- Obligated
- $571,848
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $571,847.77 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- Science and Technology Directorate Department of Homeland Security
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20005, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$27,219 | |
| Original award | $599,067 |
About this award
The Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate awarded a delivery order contract to The Mitre Corporation on May 21, 2019, for core research on quantum-resistant encryption technologies. This $571,847.77 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract is expected to conclude by September 15, 2026, and will be performed in Washington, DC. The award supports the Homeland Security Systems Engineering and Development Institute's mission to advance scientific and technical solutions for critical national security challenges. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award, reflecting Mitre's status as a large federally funded research and development center.
Mitre, a non-profit FFRDC, brings substantial expertise in cybersecurity, systems engineering, and advanced technology research to this engagement. The contract addresses the growing threat posed by quantum computing to current encryption standards, a significant concern for homeland security infrastructure and government operations. This work aligns with broader federal initiatives to develop post-quantum cryptography standards and enhance the resilience of critical systems against emerging computational threats. As a premier FFRDC with extensive experience supporting multiple federal agencies on complex technical challenges, Mitre is well-positioned to contribute to the development of encryption methods capable of withstanding quantum computing advances.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 70RSAT19FR0000042?
70RSAT19FR0000042 was awarded to The Mitre Corporation by Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) on May 21, 2019.
How much is contract 70RSAT19FR0000042 worth?
The government has obligated $571,848 on 70RSAT19FR0000042.
Which agency awarded contract 70RSAT19FR0000042?
Office of Procurement Operations (Department of Homeland Security) awarded 70RSAT19FR0000042, with funding from Science and Technology Directorate (Department of Homeland Security).
Is contract 70RSAT19FR0000042 an order under another contract?
Yes. 70RSAT19FR0000042 is a delivery order under HSHQDC14D00006, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 70RSAT19FR0000042 competed?
The extent of competition for 70RSAT19FR0000042 was not competed.
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