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HR001124C0429CASTLE cyber agents — Cornell University

Cornell University holds $16.1M across 72 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. Competition previously drew 65 offers. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. PoP ended Aug 14, 2026 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding office
Cornell University
Recipient
Aug 14, 2026
PoP end
$2.1M
Obligated
$2.1M
Potential
541715
NAICS
AC12
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
65 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract numberHR001124C0429
Also listed asHR0011-24-C-0429
AgencyDef Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding officeDef Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
Funding agencyDepartment of Defense (DOD)
IncumbentCornell University
CAGE4B578
UEIG56PUALJ3KT5
NAICS541715
PSCAC12
Place of performanceITHACA NY
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
Related solicitationHR001123S0002
PoP startJul 1, 2024
PoP end (current)Aug 14, 2026
PoP end (w/ options)Sep 24, 2027
Obligated$2.1M
Current value$2.1M
Potential value$2.1M

Cyber Agents for Security Testing and Learning Environments (CASTLE) Program is a federal Unrestricted award for Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy held by Cornell University. Estimated value $2.1M ($2.1M obligated). Current period of performance ends Aug 14, 2026 (potential Sep 24, 2027). Last award drew 65 bidders. Place of performance: ITHACA NY. Related solicitation HR001123S0002.

Cyber agents for security testing and learning environments (castle) program. Latest action is a modification.

Recompete timing

Public
● Past PoP end (64 days ago)

Current PoP ended Aug 14, 2026 (64 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 record

Cornell University — $16.1M obligated across 72 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($16.1M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$6.5M · 40%Department of Agriculture (USDA)$5.0M · 31%Department of Commerce (DOC)$4.2M · 26%Department of the Interior (DOI)$222K · 1%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract HR001124C0429?

HR001124C0429 (CASTLE cyber agents) is a Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy award with a potential value of $2.1M, currently held by Cornell University. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

What is HR0011-24-C-0429?

HR0011-24-C-0429 is the dashed form of PIID HR001124C0429 (CASTLE cyber agents), held by Cornell University. Same award — SCOUT canonicalizes compact, dashed, and parent-child identifiers to one brief.

Which office awarded HR001124C0429?

Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy awarded HR001124C0429 to Cornell University (potential $2.1M).

Who is the incumbent on HR001124C0429?

Cornell University is the incumbent with $16.1M across 72 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 14, 2026.

When does Cornell University’s HR001124C0429 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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