Managed enterprise network support services (mannus) - indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR001126DE003
- Awardee
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Ares Enterprise, LLC UEI XYCDU3VUQPH1
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $5,000 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Request for Information - Managed Enterprise Network Support Services (MANNUS) Pre-Solicitation · HR001125R0003 · Posted Sep 10, 2024
- Combined order value
- $5,000 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 4% complete
- IDV ceiling <1% used
- $700,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $350,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 26 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a multiple-award indefinite-delivery contract to Ares Enterprise, LLC on May 20, 2026, with a $700 million ceiling and a $5,000 minimum guarantee for Managed Enterprise Network Support Services (MANNUS) through May 19, 2036. This contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses; Ares is an SBA-certified women-owned small business based in Fairfax, Virginia.
Place of performance is DARPA's facility in Arlington, Virginia, with potential travel requirements.
The originating solicitation sought comprehensive IT services and product lifecycle support for DARPA's IT Enterprise, Technical Offices, and Support Offices. Required capabilities span systems integration, application development, cybersecurity governance, network operations, and emerging technology research support. Contractors must support multiple security classification levels from Unclassified through TS/SCI/SAR and maintain cross-domain solutions. Key personnel requirements include designated Program Manager and Requirements Manager positions. Evaluation criteria include Essential Capabilities Experience, Technical Approach, Management Approach, Key Personnel, Supply Chain Risk Management, and Past Performance.
The contract runs with a base ordering period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030, and an option ordering period from July 1, 2030, through June 30, 2035. Individual task orders range from $5,000 to $50 million. NAICS code is 541512.
A $5,000 minimum-guarantee kickoff delivery order was issued on June 10, 2026, completing June 17, 2026.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mannus IDIQ minimum - IDIQ kickoff | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency | $5,000 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR001126DE003?
HR001126DE003 was awarded to Ares Enterprise, LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 20, 2026.
How much is contract HR001126DE003 worth?
Orders under HR001126DE003 have obligated $5,000. HR001126DE003's own ceiling is $700,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $350,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract HR001126DE003?
1 order has been placed under HR001126DE003, the latest on June 10, 2026.
Who can order from contract HR001126DE003?
HR001126DE003 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract HR001126DE003 competed?
The extent of competition for HR001126DE003 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 26 offers. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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