This sbir phase i effort is to develop beacon which aims to address gaps of access to critical information when supporting veterans at risk of suicide by leveraging an LLM-powered CO-pilot designed to…
Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- W912CG25PA001
- Awardee
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Nexcepta Inc. UEI GKQPK2E8N4Z6
- Awarding agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $248,680
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- W912CG25S0001 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $248,680.00 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase I Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $248,680 |
About this award
The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) awarded a $248.68K Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I contract to Nexcepta Inc., a women-owned small business based in North Potomac, Maryland. Under this total small business set-aside, Nexcepta will develop BEACON, an LLM-powered co-pilot system designed to address critical information access gaps for caregivers and mental health specialists supporting veterans at risk of suicide. The firm fixed-price purchase order, awarded on July 16, 2025, is scheduled for completion by April 15, 2026, and represents the company's continued engagement in advanced artificial intelligence research for defense applications.
Nexcepta's selection for this effort aligns with the company's established expertise in AI and machine learning solutions for military and defense agencies. The SBIR Phase I program provides a pathway for small businesses to conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concept research before advancing to subsequent phases. BEACON directly supports the Army's mission to enhance veteran mental health outcomes by leveraging artificial intelligence to improve information accessibility and caregiver decision-making. This contract reflects the broader federal investment in innovative technology solutions addressing critical national priorities, specifically the mental health challenges facing the veteran population.
Description
This sbir phase i effort is to develop beacon which aims to address gaps of access to critical information when supporting veterans at risk of suicide by leveraging an LLM-powered CO-pilot designed to empower caregivers and mental health specialists.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract W912CG25PA001?
W912CG25PA001 was awarded to Nexcepta Inc. by ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) on July 16, 2025.
How much is contract W912CG25PA001 worth?
The government has obligated $248,680 on W912CG25PA001.
Which agency awarded contract W912CG25PA001?
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground (Army Contracting Command) awarded W912CG25PA001, with funding from Research Development and Engineering Command (Army Materiel Command).
Was contract W912CG25PA001 competed?
The extent of competition for W912CG25PA001 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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