Aixcc prototype software environment to test cyber reasoning systems harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590048
- Awardee
-
Kudu Dynamics LLC UEI KDSKEJQGLHZ1
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $32,003,474.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
Kudu Dynamics LLC was awarded a $32.0 million Other Transaction (OT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on January 31, 2025, with no set-aside designation. This multiple-award IDV establishes a framework for the development and delivery of prototype software environments designed to test cyber reasoning systems that leverage artificial intelligence solutions under the Artificial Intelligence Cyber Challenge (AIXCC) Finals initiative. The vehicle enables DARPA to issue task orders for testing infrastructure and technical capabilities that support autonomous cyber defense and attack capabilities. As the prime contractor, Kudu Dynamics will utilize this IDV to provide flexible, scalable solutions for evaluating advanced cyber reasoning systems in controlled prototype environments, supporting DARPA's research objectives in autonomous cyber operations and AI-driven security research.
The AIXCC Finals effort represents DARPA's continued investment in developing autonomous systems capable of independently identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats through artificial intelligence. Kudu Dynamics' established expertise in cybersecurity research, computer network security, and AI applications—demonstrated through prior major DARPA awards including contracts valued at $6.7 million, $7.1 million, and $19.3 million—positions the company as a capable provider for this complex technical mission. The $32.0 million ceiling value provides DARPA with procurement flexibility to issue task orders for prototype development, testing environments, technical validation, and related cyber reasoning system support activities as research priorities evolve. This IDV complements Kudu Dynamics' existing DARPA OT award for the Rapid Resilience Response (R3) Program CAINE Effort ($4.75 million) and reflects the contractor's central role in supporting DARPA's advanced cyber capabilities research portfolio.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,604,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $1,480,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $6,300,000 | |
| Funding Only Action | $4,007,474 | |
| Funding Only Action | $6,780,000 | |
| Original award | $7,432,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590048?
HR00112590048 was awarded to Kudu Dynamics LLC by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on January 31, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590048 worth?
HR00112590048's own ceiling is $32,003,474.
Was contract HR00112590048 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590048 was not competed.
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