Securing artificial intelligence for battlefield robustness (saber)
Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR0011269E042
- Awardee
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The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. UEI GTJHZE4M7YK1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $712,000
Award facts
- Contract value 24% obligated
- $2,999,614.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 37% 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.
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. an Other Transaction Agreement valued at approximately $3.0 million for the Securing Artificial Intelligence for Battlefield Robustness (SABER) program. The award, issued on February 1, 2026, is scheduled for completion by January 31, 2028, and will be performed at Draper's headquarters location in Cambridge, Massachusetts. As a non-profit research and development organization with deep expertise in advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, and control systems, Draper is well-positioned to support DARPA's objectives in developing robust AI solutions for defense applications. The contract does not carry a set-aside designation, reflecting Draper's competitive positioning and broad technical capabilities across the defense sector.
Draper's extensive experience executing major contracts with the Department of Defense, Naval Strategic Systems Programs, the Office of Naval Research, and DARPA across domains ranging from guidance and navigation systems to unmanned aerial vehicle programs and target tracking architectures provides significant foundation for this SABER engagement. This award aligns with DARPA's strategic focus on advancing artificial intelligence technologies that can withstand adversarial conditions and maintain operational effectiveness in contested environments, leveraging Draper's established track record in delivering innovative solutions through both contract and grant funding mechanisms across defense and civilian sectors.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia TECH Research Corp | $88,188 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR0011269E042?
HR0011269E042 was awarded to The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on February 1, 2026.
How much is contract HR0011269E042 worth?
The government has obligated $712,000 on HR0011269E042. Its current value, with exercised options, is $2,999,614.
Was contract HR0011269E042 competed?
The extent of competition for HR0011269E042 was competed.
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