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Notice of Intent to Increase Ceiling on N66001-15-C-4024

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The contract with Applied Brain Research (ABR), initially awarded on March 17, 2015, by SSC Pacific on behalf of DARPA, involves the development of advanced machine learning techniques that operate continuously in time and state, enabling faster and more accurate learning than conventional methods. The intended increase in contract ceiling and extension of the performance period support an expanded scope of work, including testing the performance of spiking neural networks on the large-scale ImageNet dataset, integrating new cognitive, perceptual, and motor systems into the model, and enhancing the model’s ability to follow dynamic, explicit instructions. This modification reflects the evolving nature of research and development, which could not have been fully anticipated at the contract’s inception, particularly as new collaborators have been identified, necessitating additional efforts. The contract ceiling is set to increase by approximately $285,285, with a nine-month extension. This notice does not invite competitive proposals; instead, it serves as an informational announcement, with a 15-day window for written comments addressed to the designated Contract Specialist at SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541712 and supports DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office initiatives.

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Contract with ABR extended nine months, increased $285K, advancing machine learning and neural networks for DARPA.

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Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

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

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PostedApr 29

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

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OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Full Description

This is a notice of intent to increase the ceiling of Contract N66001-15-C-4024 with Applied Brain Research (ABR), awarded by SSC Pacific on behalf of the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) on 17 March 2015 for a performance period of fifteen (15) months. Under this contract, ABR supports the DARPA Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) by developing and demonstrating an approach to machine learning that is continuous in time and state, and hence is able to learn much more accurately and faster than traditional approaches. This increase in effort is proposed to (1) examine the performance of the spiking neural networks on the larger data set ImageNet, and (2) develop an integrated cognitive model with new perceptual and motor systems and finally (3) enhance the model so it is able to follow explicitly provided instructions on-the-fly. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541712. Due to the nature of Research and Development efforts, DARPA could not have reasonably estimated the results of the research from this contract, as new partners have become available requiring an expanded developmental effort. This action includes a ceiling increase of approximately $285,285 with a nine month extension to the Period of Performance. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals or quotes and will be posted for 15 days. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may submit comments in writing to the Contract Specialist, Mr. Larry Hartpence, Code 22530, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific who may be reached by telephone at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via email to contact@example.gov.

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