Justification for other than full and open competition
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- DARPA-JA-26-01
- Agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- HR001127DE001
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20723, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency intends to award a sole-source IDIQ contract to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory under contract HR001127DE001, with an estimated ceiling of $499.8 million and a guaranteed minimum of $10 million.
DARPA justifies the sole-source award under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(3) and FAR 6.103-3(b)(2), which authorize non-competitive procurement from educational institutions and nonprofit entities to maintain essential research and development capabilities. JHU/APL is designated a University Affiliated Research Center and possesses unmatched capabilities in C4ISR, advanced modeling and simulation, chemical and biological warfare defense, information assurance and survivability, submarine security, space science and engineering, combat and guided missile systems, theater air defense, and information technology. DARPA states that no single entity combines JHU/APL's specialized expertise, long-term strategic Department relationship as a trusted agent, and conflict-free status necessary to execute the effort.
The contract carries a 60-month period of performance. Cost reasonableness will be determined through Defense Contract Management Agency labor rates, Defense Contract Audit Agency audit, historical DOW contract data comparison, and an Independent Government Cost Estimate. DARPA will promote competition at the subcontract level through a comprehensive small business subcontracting plan.
Notice text
See attached Justification and Approval document for description.
Awarded contract HR001127DE001 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-10-14.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JA for Other Than Full and Open Competition_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Support Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification |
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