High-throughput synthetic biology data generation platforms for generative AI models
Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR0011269E018
- Awardee
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology UEI E2NYLCDML6V1
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $1,114,188
Award facts
- Contract value 74% obligated
- $1,499,905.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 99% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $385,721 | |
| Original award | $728,467 |
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded an Other Transaction Agreement to Massachusetts Institute of Technology for $1,499,908 on November 3, 2025, to develop high-throughput synthetic biology data generation platforms for generative AI models under the BTO Seedling Day program. This OTA sits outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation and operates under DARPA's authority to conduct prototype, research, and development activities.
Work will be performed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an ultimate completion date of October 29, 2026. The effort supports DARPA's Biological Technologies Office in advancing synthetic biology capabilities paired with AI model training, representing a seedling-stage research investment within the office-wide seedling portfolio.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR0011269E018?
HR0011269E018 was awarded to Massachusetts Institute Of Technology by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 3, 2025.
How much is contract HR0011269E018 worth?
The government has obligated $1,114,188 on HR0011269E018. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,499,905.
Was contract HR0011269E018 competed?
The extent of competition for HR0011269E018 was competed.
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