Contract facts
UnrestrictedCYBER AGENTS FOR SECURITY TESTING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (CASTLE) PROGRAM. is a federal Unrestricted award for Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy held by Vanderbilt University. Estimated value $5.6M ($3.7M obligated). Current period of performance ends Aug 14, 2026 (potential Sep 24, 2027). Last award drew 65 bidders. Place of performance: NASHVILLE TN. Related solicitation HR001123S0002.
CYBER AGENTS FOR SECURITY TESTING AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS (CASTLE) PROGRAM.
Recompete timing
PublicCurrent PoP ended Aug 14, 2026 (50 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.
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Incumbent footprint
Public recordVanderbilt University — $16.3M obligated across 27 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).
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Frequently asked questions
What is contract HR001124C0425?
HR001124C0425 (CASTLE CYBER AGENTS) is a Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy award with a potential value of $5.6M, currently held by Vanderbilt University. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.
What is HR0011-24-C-0425?
HR0011-24-C-0425 is the dashed form of PIID HR001124C0425 (CASTLE CYBER AGENTS), held by Vanderbilt University. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.
Which office awarded HR001124C0425?
Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy awarded HR001124C0425 to Vanderbilt University (potential $5.6M).
Who is the incumbent on HR001124C0425?
Vanderbilt University is the incumbent with $16.3M across 27 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 14, 2026.
When does Vanderbilt University’s HR001124C0425 come up for recompete?
SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Aug 14, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.
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