HQ086023C7118
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
SBIR/STTR PHASE II R&D - INNOVATIVE USES OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN SCENARIO PLANNING AND DESIGN
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
Huntsville, AL 35816 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition After Exclusion Of Sources
Est. Average FTE
4
Related Opportunity
None
Penta Research was awarded
Definitive Contract HQ086023C7118 (HQ0860-23-C-7118)
worth up to $1,477,911
by Missile Defense Agency
in March 2023.
The contract
has a duration of 2 years and
was awarded
through SBIR Topic Innovative Uses of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Scenario Planning and Design
with a Small Business Total set aside
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC13
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 43 bids received.
SBIR Details
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II
Title
Innovative Uses of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Scenario Planning and Design
Related Solicitation
Abstract
Penta Research proposes to leverage its SME knowledge and successful experience in analysis, software development, and scenario design to develop an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capability that provides automated scenario designs at a significantly accelerated pace. Penta's prototype will automate the complex decision-making steps involved with designing scenarios and provide a highly intuitive means for expressing the vast constraints and requirements to the AI/ML system. The prototype can be easily integrated into the existing scenario design process for minimum fielding timeline. Approved for Public Release | 22-MDA-11340 (16 Dec 22)
Research Objective
The goal of phase II is to continue the R&D efforts initiated in Phase I. Funding is based on the results achieved in Phase I and the scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the project proposed in Phase II.
Topic Code
MDA21-007
Agency Tracking Number
B2-3232
Solicitation Number
21.2
Contact
Mike Lisenby
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 3/14/23
Period of Performance
3/14/23
Start Date
3/14/25
Current End Date
3/14/25
Potential End Date
Obligations
$1.5M
Total Obligated
$1.5M
Current Award
$1.5M
Potential Award
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
HQ086023C7118
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
People
Suggested agency contacts for HQ086023C7118
Competition
Number of Bidders
43
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
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
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
Defense Program
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
TXQSGD76CNC4
Awardee CAGE
1W8G9
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
HQ0860 MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA)
Funding Office
HQ0147
Created By
bentonl.hq0860@mda.mil
Last Modified By
virginia.l.trumpfheller.hq0860@mda.mil
Approved By
virginia.l.trumpfheller.hq0860@mda.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
AL-05
Senators
Tommy Tuberville
Katie Britt
Katie Britt
Representative
Dale Strong
Modified: 3/14/23