Foundation models for scientific discovery (foundsci)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490373
- Awardee
-
University Of Illinois UEI Y8CWNJRCNN91
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $1,000,000.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The University of Illinois, doing business as The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, was awarded a $1,000,000.00 Other Transaction (OT) indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on January 31, 2024. The contract, titled "FOUNDATION MODELS FOR SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY (FOUNDSCI) MODELING AND MEASURING SCIENTIFIC CREATIVITY," aims to support research and development projects in areas such as construction engineering systems, optimal and adaptive mobility for manned and unmanned systems, materials science, engineering innovations, and advanced technological solutions.
The flexible OT contract mechanism allows for expedited contracting outside traditional Federal Acquisition Regulation processes, enabling rapid technological development. Under this IDV, the University of Illinois has managed complex, multi-partner research initiatives, issuing sub-awards to entities like Kitware Inc., Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, and Applied Research Associates. The university's extensive experience in federal contracting and grant work, as well as its leadership in diverse scientific and technological domains, position it as a key partner for DARPA in delivering advanced research and innovative solutions to support the agency's mission.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $242,696 | |
| Funding Only Action | $51,296 | |
| Exercise an Option | $75,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $391,008 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $240,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490373?
HR00112490373 was awarded to University Of Illinois by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 31, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112490373 worth?
HR00112490373's own ceiling is $1,000,000.
Was contract HR00112490373 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490373 was competed.
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