MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency February 2026
⏱ GENERATED 7/30/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.
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Total Vendors
10
Contracts
14
Avg Contract
$201,441
Total Spending
$2,820,170
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in February 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION
HQ: Goleta, CA
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 2 ($1.5M) 3 ($1.5M) All Agencies 4 ($2.3M) 90 ($28.0M)
$1,500,000 -
NOMINAL, INC.
HQ: Austin, TX
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($1.3M) 1 ($1.3M) All Agencies 1 ($1.3M) 3 ($1.3M)
$1,320,000 -
VECTOR 35 INC
HQ: Melbourne, FL
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 2 ($949.8K)
$349,988 -
SRI INTERNATIONAL
HQ: Menlo Park, CA
Contracts: 3
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 3 ($82.4K) 36 ($11.8M) All Agencies 4 ($538.2K) 203 ($39.6M)
$82,422 -
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HQ: Boston, MA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($73.0K) 6 ($1.2M) All Agencies 1 ($73.0K) 40 ($8.9M)
$72,984 -
CAPITAL FACTORY PROPERTIES LLC
HQ: Austin, TX
Contracts: 2
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 2 ($71.5K) 16 ($726.1K) All Agencies 2 ($71.5K) 25 ($3.2M)
$71,524 -
CORTEX DYNAMIX LLC
HQ: Grapevine, TX
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($0) 2 ($140.2K) All Agencies 1 ($0) 2 ($140.2K)
$0 -
VIRIDIAN SPACE CORP
HQ: El Sugundo, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($0) 1 ($0) All Agencies 1 ($0) 4 ($3.0M)
$0 -
WIRELESS RESEARCH CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA
HQ: Wake Forest, NC
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($-17,126) 15 ($605.5K) All Agencies 1 ($-17,126) 17 ($625.5K)
$-17,126 -
CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC
HQ: Chantilly, VA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)February 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($-559,622) 1 ($-559,622) All Agencies 1 ($-559,622) 7 ($-1,613,566)
$-559,622
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in February 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during February 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in February 2026.
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RECIPIENT
NOMINAL, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,320,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
AUSTIN, TEXAS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AC12
DESCRIPTION
SOFTWARE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES TO DELIVER THE DIGITAL BACKBONE THROUGH HIGH-SCALE DATA INGESTION, SYNCHRONIZED ANALYSIS, COMPARATIVE MODELING, AND COLLABORATIVE WORKFLOWS.
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 24, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/24/26 → 8/23/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/24/26 Base Award $1,320,000
Total Spending To-Date: $1,320,000 -
RECIPIENT
TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,000,000
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
GOLETA, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | AC15
DESCRIPTION
MULTI-WAVE ADAPTATION THROUGH PHASED LEARNING (MAPL) FOR AIR COMBAT
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 26, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
12/22/25 → 12/22/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/26/26 Funding Only Action +$1,000,000
Total Spending To-Date: $9,000,000 -
RECIPIENT
TOYON RESEARCH CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$500,000
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
GOLETA, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | AC15
DESCRIPTION
ADVANCED MODELING AND EVALUATION OF AIR COMBAT AUTONOMY
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
SIGNED
Feb 26, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
11/12/25 → 11/11/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/26/26 Funding Only Action +$500,000
Total Spending To-Date: $1,000,000 -
RECIPIENT
VECTOR 35 INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$349,988
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
SOFTWARE PUBLISHERS | 513210
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
DARPA COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING - EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 23, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/23/26 → 2/22/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/23/26 Base Award $349,988
Total Spending To-Date: $349,988 -
RECIPIENT
THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION
AWARD AMOUNT
$72,984
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 25, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/25/26 → 7/23/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/25/26 Base Award $72,984
Total Spending To-Date: $72,984 -
RECIPIENT
SRI INTERNATIONAL
AWARD AMOUNT
$64,219
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA COMMERCIAL ACCELERATOR SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 24, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/25/26 → 7/26/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/24/26 Base Award $64,219
Total Spending To-Date: $64,219 -
RECIPIENT
CAPITAL FACTORY PROPERTIES LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$45,745
Exercise an Option
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0099: N/A
SIGNED
Feb 25, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
6/9/25 → 2/24/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/25/26 Exercise an Option +$45,745
Total Spending To-Date: $67,045 -
RECIPIENT
SRI INTERNATIONAL
AWARD AMOUNT
$37,629
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT) | AD92
DESCRIPTION
PLATO PHASE 1
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 4, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
6/27/07 → 10/31/10
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/4/26 Funding Only Action +$37,629
Total Spending To-Date: $25,870,076 -
RECIPIENT
CAPITAL FACTORY PROPERTIES LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$25,779
Exercise an Option
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Feb 25, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
7/30/25 → 3/28/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 10/15/25 Supplemental Agreement for Work Within Scope $0
Total Spending To-Date: $99,720 -
RECIPIENT
CORTEX DYNAMIX LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$0
Other Administrative Action
PERFORMED IN
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SVCS; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D FACILITIES & MAJ EQUIP | AC15
DESCRIPTION
PROTECTING WARFIGHTERS WITH LIGHTWEIGHT BIO-INSPIRED CELLULAR HELMETS DESIGNED FOR MITIGATING BLAST INDUCED BRAIN INJURY AND ENHANCING COMFORT ACROSS MULTIPLE ENVIRONMENTS
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
SIGNED
Feb 11, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/29/25 → 9/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/11/26 Other Administrative Action $0
Total Spending To-Date: $1,245,182
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in February 2026.
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RECIPIENT
CHENEGA INFINITY, LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$559,622
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
SECURITY GUARDS AND PATROL SERVICES | 561612
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PHYSICAL SECURITY AND BADGING | R430
DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL SECURITY SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH;OPTN: FIELD IS OPTIONAL PRIOR TO FY21
SIGNED
Feb 27, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
12/10/18 → 12/9/23
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/27/26 Funding Only Action -$559,622
Total Spending To-Date: $44,016,144 -
RECIPIENT
SRI INTERNATIONAL
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$19,427
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
MENLO PARK, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES | 541720
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AD93
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROJECT
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH
SIGNED
Feb 27, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/18/18 → 5/18/22
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/27/26 Funding Only Action -$19,427
Total Spending To-Date: $9,596,412 -
RECIPIENT
WIRELESS RESEARCH CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$17,126
Terminate for Convenience
PERFORMED IN
WAKE FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA
NAICS CODE
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTING SERVICES | 541611
PSC CODE
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER | R499
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
SIGNED
Feb 17, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
12/15/25 → 2/14/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 2/17/26 Terminate for Convenience -$17,126
Total Spending To-Date: $9,324
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in February 2026 is performed.
Top States
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California
5 contracts
$1,518,203 -
Texas
2 contracts
$1,320,000 -
Massachusetts
1 contracts
$72,984 -
North Carolina
1 contracts
$-17,126 -
Virginia
5 contracts
$-73,891
Top Cities
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Goleta, CA
2 contracts
$1,500,000 -
Austin, TX
1 contracts
$1,320,000 -
Boston, MA
1 contracts
$72,984 -
Menlo Park, CA
2 contracts
$18,203 -
El Segundo, CA
1 contracts
$0 -
Grapevine, TX
1 contracts
$0 -
Wake Forest, NC
1 contracts
$-17,126 -
Arlington, VA
5 contracts
$-73,891
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in February 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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California
6 contracts
$1,582,422 -
Texas
4 contracts
$1,391,524 -
Florida
1 contracts
$349,988 -
Massachusetts
1 contracts
$72,984 -
North Carolina
1 contracts
$-17,126
Top Cities
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Goleta, CA
2 contracts
$1,500,000 -
Austin, TX
3 contracts
$1,391,524 -
Melbourne, FL
1 contracts
$349,988 -
Menlo Park, CA
3 contracts
$82,422 -
Boston, MA
1 contracts
$72,984