Twincell blueprint: foundation for AI-assisted cell reprogramming seedling
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112490472
- Awardee
-
Regents Of The University Of Michigan UEI GNJ7BBP73WE9
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $845,218.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Broad Agency Announcement
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects Division, was awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency on May 15, 2024, with a ceiling value of $845,218.00 to support the TWINCELL BLUEPRINT: FOUNDATION FOR AI-ASSISTED CELL REPROGRAMMING SEEDLING initiative. As a defense-focused research contract with no set-aside designation, this award leverages the University of Michigan's substantial research infrastructure and interdisciplinary expertise to advance critical national defense priorities. The Other Transaction vehicle structure provides flexibility in funding allocation and performance methodologies, enabling the university to pursue innovative research solutions aligned with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency objectives in artificial intelligence-assisted cellular engineering and reprogramming technologies.
The contract represents the University of Michigan's competitive standing in the federal research marketplace and its demonstrated capability to deliver advanced scientific research supporting defense-related innovation priorities. Given the university's established track record as a premier research institution with annual research expenditures exceeding $1.77 billion and extensive experience executing contracts across biomedical sciences, engineering, and computer science domains, this award positions the institution to contribute specialized scientific expertise and advanced laboratory facilities toward developing foundational technologies for AI-assisted cell reprogramming applications. The Other Transaction agreement provides the necessary contractual flexibility to pursue high-risk, high-reward research methodologies that may not fit traditional procurement structures, supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's mandate to invest in transformational defense technologies.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $358,653 | |
| Funding Only Action | $155,045 | |
| Original award | $331,520 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112490472?
HR00112490472 was awarded to Regents Of The University Of Michigan by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 15, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112490472 worth?
HR00112490472's own ceiling is $845,218.
Was contract HR00112490472 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112490472 was competed.
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