Generative optogenetics - luxcode: light-directed universal executable compiler for optical DNA encoding (luxcode)
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR0011269E148
- Awardee
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University Of California, Santa Barbara UEI G9QBQDH39DF4
- 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
- $1,700,000.00
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awarded a multiple-award Other Transaction IDV to the University of California, Santa Barbara with a ceiling of $1,700,000, effective June 9, 2026, to develop LUXCODE (Light-directed Universal Executable Compiler for Optical DNA Encoding), an optogenetics platform that uses light-directed compilation for generative molecular design and encoding. This OT IDV sits outside the Federal Acquisition Regulation and operates as a vehicle for prototype development and research under DARPA's other transaction authority.
The University of California, Santa Barbara's Office of Research will conduct research and development on the optogenetics compilation framework. UCSB brings capabilities in quantum information systems, materials science, and defense-relevant fundamental research, including experience operating nanofabrication facilities and executing specialized materials characterization and device fabrication work across prior federal research partnerships.
No place of performance, period of performance, or statutory citation is specified in the source. The instrument carries no task order activity or recent ordering at this time.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR0011269E148?
HR0011269E148 was awarded to University Of California, Santa Barbara by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on June 9, 2026.
How much is contract HR0011269E148 worth?
HR0011269E148's own ceiling is $1,700,000.
Was contract HR0011269E148 competed?
The extent of competition for HR0011269E148 was competed.
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