Sociotechnical architecture leveraged for explanation (scale) program
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590037
- Awardee
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Florida Institute For Human & Machine Cognition Inc. UEI EMXDXET56K76
- 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
- $628,821.00
- 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded this Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) to Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition Inc. (IHMC) on December 18, 2024, with a ceiling value of $628,821. This multiple-award IDV vehicle supports the Sociotechnical Architecture Leveraged for Explanation (SCALE) program and was awarded without set-asides, permitting open competition among qualified contractors. As a non-profit research organization headquartered in Pensacola, Florida, IHMC brings substantial expertise in human-machine interaction, artificial intelligence, cognitive modeling, and robotics to this research initiative. The IDV structure provides DARPA with flexible task order issuance capabilities to procure advanced research and development services aligned with the SCALE program's objectives, enabling rapid adaptation and accelerated innovation consistent with DARPA's mandate to advance breakthrough technologies for defense applications.
IHMC's existing federal contract portfolio demonstrates significant depth in delivering complex research solutions across defense agencies, including prior work on humanoid robotics, human-machine interfaces, cognitive modeling, and data visualization systems for military applications. While specific task order details and solicitation documentation are not provided, the SCALE program IDV enables IHMC to support DARPA research initiatives requiring sociotechnical architecture solutions with emphasis on explainability—a critical capability in defense-related artificial intelligence and cognitive systems development. The Other Transaction authority under which this IDV operates permits departures from traditional federal contracting procedures, facilitating accelerated innovation cycles and flexible engagement models. This award represents IHMC's second active DARPA Other Transaction IDV, complementing a larger $5.36 million IDV awarded in October 2025, positioning the contractor as a key research partner for DARPA's human-machine cognition initiatives.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $213,821 | |
| Funding Only Action | $200,000 | |
| Original award | $215,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590037?
HR00112590037 was awarded to Florida Institute For Human & Machine Cognition Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on December 18, 2024.
How much is contract HR00112590037 worth?
HR00112590037's own ceiling is $628,821.
Was contract HR00112590037 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590037 was competed.
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