Hydronet: an open, modular, and programmable underwater modem
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590022
- Awardee
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Bionet Sonar, Inc. UEI EL2EGN51HHZ6
- Awarding agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $3,100,000.00
- 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
Bionet Sonar, Inc. has been awarded an Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) valued at $3.1 million, effective November 21, 2024. The contract, issued without a set-aside provision, funds continued research and development of HYDRONET, an open, modular, and programmable underwater modem system. As the prime contractor, Bionet Sonar—a small business entity based in Burlington, Massachusetts—will leverage this flexible contracting mechanism to advance underwater communication technologies designed to support national defense applications. The IDV structure provides DARPA with the ability to issue multiple task orders against the established ceiling value, enabling adaptive funding allocation across distinct phases of development and potential transition activities.
The HYDRONET project builds upon Bionet Sonar's previous Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) phase contracts with DARPA and represents an evolution toward scalable production and operational deployment of advanced underwater communication systems. The modular architecture and programmable design of the modem platform are intended to address interoperability challenges in submarine and naval communication networks, providing flexible solutions adaptable to varying operational requirements. By consolidating research and development activities under a single IDV rather than sequential firm fixed-price contracts, DARPA achieves improved program continuity and reduces administrative overhead while maintaining performance accountability. This procurement strategy reflects DARPA's commitment to sustaining innovation with proven technology developers in the critical domain of underwater communications infrastructure.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $1,500,000 | |
| Original award | $1,600,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590022?
HR00112590022 was awarded to Bionet Sonar, Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on November 21, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112590022 worth?
HR00112590022's own ceiling is $3,100,000.
Was contract HR00112590022 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590022 was competed.
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