Vectoredai: dynamic human/AI alignment via probabilistic kdma modeling and latent semantic steering
Active Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR0011269E131
- Awardee
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Covar, LLC UEI NL6YKVNN2G46 Part of Covar Holdco Inc.
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $699,974
Award facts
- Contract value 39% obligated
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- $1,399,947.05 Current, with exercised options
- $1,799,873.87 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 22% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- West McLean, VA 22102, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded an Other Transaction Agreement to Covar, LLC for VECTOREDAI: Dynamic Human/AI Alignment via Probabilistic KDMA Modeling and Latent Semantic Steering, with a ceiling value of $1,799,873.87 and an award date of March 2, 2026. This OTA sits outside the FAR and is authorized under DARPA's other transaction authority.
Covar, LLC is a small disadvantaged business headquartered in McLean, Virginia, specializing in advanced technology research, development, and consulting services for federal defense and intelligence agencies. The agreement runs through March 2, 2029, with performance at Covar's West McLean, Virginia facility.
The effort addresses dynamic alignment between human operators and artificial intelligence systems through probabilistic Key Driver Model Attribute (KDMA) modeling and latent semantic steering techniques—work aligned with DARPA's broader investments in trustworthy AI and human-machine teaming. Covar brings substantial prior DARPA engagement, including recent work on the Autonomy Rules program ($7.0 million) and the MINGLER project ($2.47 million), positioning the company within DARPA's portfolio of AI and autonomous systems performers.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR0011269E131?
HR0011269E131 was awarded to Covar, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on March 2, 2026.
How much is contract HR0011269E131 worth?
The government has obligated $699,974 on HR0011269E131. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,399,947. Its potential value, with all options, is $1,799,874.
Was contract HR0011269E131 competed?
The extent of competition for HR0011269E131 was competed.
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