FA875024CB040
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
North pole hub - design, verify and validate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) north pole platform technology that will be mounted on test boards. Includes the study, design, development, implementation, integration, documentation, and delivery of the software and hardware that comprise the north pole hub architecture for test and demonstration. Additional tasks involve research and development services, consulting, and the use of electronic component parts, raw materials, and accessories to support the creation and testing of the platform. Work is performed at the ibm almaden research center in san jose, California, and at AFRL/ritb in rome, NY.
Awarding Agency
Funding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95120 United States
Pricing
Cost No Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
74
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Subcontracting Plan This Definitive Contract has an Individual Subcontract Plan. The Department of Defense has an overall small business subcontracting goal of 30%
International Business Machines Corporation was awarded
Definitive Contract FA875024CB040 (FA8750-24-C-B040)
for AI/ML North Pole Platform Technology Design & Validation
worth up to $48,193,724
by OUSD Research & Engineering
in May 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 3 years 2 months and
was awarded
through solicitation EXTREME COMPUTING
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC13
via basic research acquisition procedures with 2 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $38,927,500 and funded backlog of $38,927,500.
DOD Announcements
May 2024:
International Business Machines Corp., IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, California, has been awarded a $48,193,724 cost reimbursement contract for North Pole Hub hardware and software. This contract provides for the study, design, develop, implementation, integration, documentation and delivery of the software and hardware that makes up the North Pole Hub architecture for test and demonstration. Work will be performed at the IBM Almaden Research Center, San Jose, California, and is expected to be completed by May 28, 2027. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition with two offers received. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $500,000 are being obligated at the time of award. Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York, is the contracting activity (FA8750-24-C-B040).
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 3/25/25
Period of Performance
5/30/24
Start Date
7/28/27
Current End Date
7/28/27
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$9.3M
Total Obligated
$48.2M
Current Award
$48.2M
Potential Award
$38.9M
Funded Backlog
$38.9M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
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Competition
Number of Bidders
2
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Evaluated Preference
None
Performance Based Acquisition
Yes
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item Procedures Not Used
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Individual Subcontract Plan
Cost Accounting Standards
Yes
Business Size Determination
Large Business
Defense Program
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
U5MRJDKCL1D7
Awardee CAGE
15900
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA8750 FA8750 AFRL RIK
Funding Office
HQ0287
Created By
erica.ogundadegbe@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
erica.ogundadegbe@us.af.mil
Approved By
erica.ogundadegbe@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
CA-19
Senators
Dianne Feinstein
Alejandro Padilla
Alejandro Padilla
Representative
Jimmy Panetta
Modified: 3/25/25