Titanium replacement in MIL sys thru AI
Other Transaction IDV Awarded
- Contract number
- HR00112590228
- Awardee
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Cambium Biomaterials Inc. UEI K9VZECDZ2YN9
- 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
- $399,299.00
- 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 awarded an Other Transaction (OT) Indefinite Delivery Vehicle to Cambium Biomaterials Inc. on August 14, 2025, with a ceiling value of $399,299.00 and no set-aside designation. The contract, titled "Titanium Replacement in Military Systems Through Artificial Intelligence," represents a non-traditional procurement mechanism designed to facilitate innovative research and development efforts for the Department of Defense. Cambium Biomaterials Inc., a California-based advanced biomaterial manufacturer with a Unique Entity Identifier of K9VZECDZ2YN9, will serve as the prime contractor under this vehicle. The OT IDV structure enables flexible task order issuance and iterative development approaches suitable for exploratory defense technology initiatives, allowing DARPA to leverage the contractor's specialized expertise in composite materials and biomaterial engineering for military applications.
The contract focuses on materials science innovation targeting the replacement of titanium alloys in military systems through artificial intelligence-enabled design and optimization methodologies. Given Cambium Biomaterials Inc.'s demonstrated experience with advanced composite development, thermal protection systems, and laser-protective materials across prior Department of Defense engagements, the contractor is well-positioned to conduct research on alternative materials that could reduce weight, cost, or improve performance characteristics of military platforms. While specific task order details and solicitation documents were not provided, the OT IDV mechanism contemplates multiple future task orders within the $399,299.00 ceiling, supporting DARPA's broader innovation objectives in materials science and computational design for defense applications. This procurement aligns with the agency's mission to maintain technological superiority through exploration of cutting-edge materials and manufacturing processes.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590228?
HR00112590228 was awarded to Cambium Biomaterials Inc. by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on August 14, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590228 worth?
HR00112590228's own ceiling is $399,299.
Was contract HR00112590228 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590228 was competed.
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