Dynamic evaluation of leadership thinking architectures using large language models (delta-LLM)

Ended Awarded

Contract number
W912CG25FA011
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$507,767

Award facts

Opportunity
  • W912CG25R9999 Solicitation number
Contract value 100% obligated
$507,767.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Funding agency
Research Development and Engineering Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed Only One Source
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Place of performance
Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

About this award

The University of Southern California has been awarded a delivery order valued at $507,767 under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the Dynamic Evaluation of Leadership Thinking Architectures Using Large Language Models (DELTA-LLM) project. Funded by the Research Development and Engineering Command, a component of the Department of Defense, this contract is scheduled for completion by July 24, 2026. The work will be performed at USC's Los Angeles campus. This delivery order represents a non-set-aside award to a leading private research institution with extensive experience delivering advanced research and development services across defense, engineering, and artificial intelligence domains.

The DELTA-LLM project leverages USC's recognized capabilities in artificial intelligence and cognitive science to evaluate leadership decision-making frameworks through large language model technologies. As a prominent research university with a substantial portfolio of federal defense contracts and grants, USC brings institutional expertise in complex research execution and interdisciplinary problem-solving. The Research Development and Engineering Command selection of USC for this effort reflects the agency's confidence in the university's ability to conduct sophisticated research at the intersection of leadership theory and advanced computational methods, supporting the Department of Defense's modernization and strategic capabilities.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract W912CG25FA011?

W912CG25FA011 was awarded to University Of Southern California by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on July 25, 2025.

How much is contract W912CG25FA011 worth?

The government has obligated $507,767 on W912CG25FA011.

Which agency awarded contract W912CG25FA011?

ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W912CG25FA011, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).

Is contract W912CG25FA011 an order under another contract?

Yes. W912CG25FA011 is a delivery order under W912CG24D0001, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract W912CG25FA011 competed?

The extent of competition for W912CG25FA011 was not competed.

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