Build two rackmount optical clock using strontium atomic reference (rockstar)
Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590090
- Awardee
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Vector Atomic Inc. UEI XKE2WAAMTLQ9
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $8,400,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $8,400,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 65% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $3,450,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,119,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,658,493 | |
| Original award | $2,172,507 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded Vector Atomic Inc., a small business quantum technology manufacturer based in Pleasanton, California, an $8.4M Other Transaction Agreement to build two rackmount optical clocks utilizing strontium atomic references as part of the Robust Optical Clock Network (ROCKN) program. The contract, awarded on March 6, 2025, has an ultimate completion date of September 5, 2027, and will be performed in Dublin, California. This award represents a task order or direct award under DARPA's broader quantum timing and sensing initiatives, which seek to develop advanced atomic clock technologies for defense applications in secure communications, GPS-free navigation, and precision timing.
Vector Atomic is well-positioned to execute this effort given its substantial portfolio of DARPA-funded contracts totaling over $120M and its established expertise in quantum-enabled atomic clock systems. The company currently operates under two Other Transaction IDIQ vehicles with DARPA, including the $8M ROCKN program IDIQ awarded in January 2023, under which this rackmount optical clock development effort likely falls. The deliverables align with Vector Atomic's demonstrated capability to design, develop, and manufacture rackmount optical clock units with strontium atomic references for integration into prototype global timing networks supporting national defense and military operations.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590090?
HR00112590090 was awarded to Vector Atomic Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 6, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590090 worth?
The government has obligated $8,400,000 on HR00112590090.
Was contract HR00112590090 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590090 was competed.
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