Other Transaction-Prototype Award To Hewlett Packard

Hewlett Packard Company (HP) has been awarded a cost-share Other Transaction-Prototype agreement to conduct research under DARPA's Control Plane Program. The contract involves an 18-month base period, followed by two optional 12-month extension periods. HP will contribute a total of approximately $3.95 million across all periods, while the Government will provide approximately $6.45 million in funding for the same durations. This partnership supports innovative research efforts overseen by the Department of Defense, specifically through the NIWC Pacific office in San Diego, California. The contract was posted in early March 2005 and is designed to facilitate prototype development under the Control Plane Program. It reflects a collaborative investment between HP and the Government, leveraging shared resources to advance the program objectives. The arrangement emphasizes research and development, with detailed financial commitments outlined for both the base and option periods, underscoring long-term collaboration potential in support of defense technology advancements.