Sync - DARPA research project
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590079
- Awardee
-
Parallax Advanced Research Corp UEI EHEEAGYKUB87
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $3,844,968.00
- 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle to Parallax Advanced Research Corporation on May 1, 2025, with a ceiling value of approximately $3.8 million. This IDV, designated as the SYNC DARPA Research Project, represents a non-traditional contracting vehicle designed to facilitate flexible research and development procurement aligned with DARPA's mission to develop breakthrough technologies for national defense. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research institute headquartered in Beavercreek Township, Ohio, Parallax brings demonstrated expertise in advanced research domains including artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous systems, and advanced analytics. The multiple-award structure enables DARPA to issue delivery orders to Parallax and potentially other awardees for research services supporting defense and intelligence objectives.
Under this IDV, Parallax is positioned to deliver research and development services consistent with its historical federal contract performance, which has focused on trustworthy algorithmic decision-making, machine learning analytics, and mission-critical analytical capabilities. The contractor's track record includes successful execution of complex research programs such as the Research Enabling Accelerated Decision Superiority (READS) and Trustworthy Algorithmic Delegate (TAD) initiatives, demonstrating capability to execute innovative research at the intersection of computational methods and military operational requirements. Delivery orders issued against this vehicle would allow DARPA to access Parallax's specialized research capabilities for specific initiatives without establishing separate full contract competitions, streamlining procurement processes for time-sensitive or specialized research needs. The Other Transaction authority utilized for this award reflects DARPA's flexibility in contracting with nontraditional vendors and research institutions to accelerate innovation and reduce bureaucratic constraints in the research acquisition process.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $1,444,257 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $2,400,711 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590079?
HR00112590079 was awarded to Parallax Advanced Research Corp by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on May 1, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590079 worth?
HR00112590079's own ceiling is $3,844,968.
Was contract HR00112590079 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590079 was competed.
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