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Intrinsic Cognitive Security (ICS)

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The Intrinsic Cognitive Security (ICS) program, managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on developing computational science to create tactical mixed reality systems. The primary objective is to utilize formal methods extended with cognitive guarantees and models to protect users from cognitive attacks. The current contract, held by Apogee Research LLC with a value of 2,400,088 dollars, is structured as a cost plus fixed fee agreement and is expected to end on May 6, 2026. This opportunity is identified as a high-confidence full recompete that will be available through full and open competition under NAICS code 541715.

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Apogee Research LLC develops cognitive security systems for DARPA through May 6, 2026.

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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VA, 222034417, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts1 person available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: HR001124C0402 Incumbent: APOGEE RESEARCH LLC Contract Value: $2,400,088 Potential End Date: 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
The ICS program develops computational science to build tactical mixed reality systems that protect against cognitive attack. The core technical hypothesis of the program is that formal methods can be extended with cognitive guarantees and models to protect mixed reality users from cognitive attack.

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