HR001124C0309
Definitive Contract
Overview
Government Description
Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements (AIR) phase 1. Supports the development of dominant tactical autonomy for multi-ship, beyond visual range AIR combat missions, with autonomy solutions initially demonstrated on human-on-the-loop F-16 testbeds and later transferred to uncrewed combat aerial vehicles. The AIR program will create a robust ai AIR combat capability compatible with existing sensors, electronic warfare, and weapons in dynamic, operationally representative environments, and will also develop processes for rapid design, testing, and delivery of future AIR software products. Research focuses on innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, and systems for autonomous AIR-combat mission capabilities.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
PSC
Place of Performance
Woburn, MA 1801 United States
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Est. Average FTE
21
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the Potential End Date has been extended from 02/11/28 to 02/12/28.
Systems & Technology Research was awarded
Definitive Contract HR001124C0309 (HR0011-24-C-0309)
for AI Reinforcements Phase 1 Subaward
worth up to $17,261,425
by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
in February 2024.
The contract
has a duration of 4 years and
was awarded
through solicitation AI Reinforcements (AIR)
full & open
with
NAICS 541715 and
PSC AC13
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 20 bids received.
As of today, the Definitive Contract has a total reported backlog of $9,601,095 and funded backlog of $9,601,095.
DOD Announcements
Aug 2025:
Systems & Technology Research LLC, Woburn, Massachusetts, has been awarded an $11,386,095 modification (P00006) to cost-plus-fixed-fee contract HR001124C0309 to exercise Option One of the Artificial Intelligence Reinforcements program. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $17,261,425 from $5,875,330. Work will be performed in Woburn, Massachusetts (75%); Beavercreek, Ohio (20%); and Carlsbad, California (5%), with an expected completion date of February 2028. Fiscal 2025 research and development funds in the amount of $1,785,000 are being obligated at the time of award. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Last Modified 8/14/25
Period of Performance
2/12/24
Start Date
2/12/28
Current End Date
2/12/28
Potential End Date
Obligations and Backlog
$7.7M
Total Obligated
$17.3M
Current Award
$17.3M
Potential Award
$9.6M
Funded Backlog
$9.6M
Total Backlog
Award Hierarchy
Definitive Contract
HR001124C0309
Subcontracts
Activity Timeline
Opportunity Lifecycle
Procurement history for HR001124C0309
Transaction History
Modifications to HR001124C0309
People
Suggested agency contacts for HR001124C0309
Competition
Number of Bidders
20
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
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
None
DoD Claimant Code
None
IT Commercial Item Category
Not Applicable
Awardee UEI
SA7ZWUEM9RG4
Awardee CAGE
65L89
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
HR0011 DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Funding Office
HR0011
Created By
james.hammersley@darpa.mil
Last Modified By
james.hammersley@darpa.mil
Approved By
james.hammersley@darpa.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Performance District
MA-05
Senators
Edward Markey
Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
Representative
Katherine Clark
Modified: 8/14/25