Award
Award #HC10842590001
Project Ascend OTA Contract Awarded to Scale AI, Inc.
Buyer
Defense Information Systems Agency
Award Amount
$1,262,651.00
Ceiling
$2,066,376.00
Period of Performance
Nov 15, 2024 – May 14, 2026
Identifier
HC10842590001
This contract represents a significant Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award for Project Ascend, granted to Scale AI, Inc., a San Francisco-based company specializing in artificial intelligence and data labeling services. The contract involves developing and prototyping advanced AI solutions under Project Ascend, presumably enhancing government capabilities in this technological area. It is a definitive, multi-year agreement spanning approximately one and a half years, with a potential extension. Awarded through a competitive or negotiated process typical for OTA contracts, this award reflects the agency's commitment to innovative acquisition methods outside traditional procurement pathways. The scope encompasses AI prototype development tasks, demonstrating the agency's investment in cutting-edge technology. Key subcontractor details, prior contracts, or original solicitation particulars were not available, but the contract's location and term highlight its emphasis on innovative AI development in a major tech hub. This award underscores the growing importance of AI in government operations and represents a strategic investment in next-generation technology solutions.
Description
PROJECT ASCEND PROTOTYPE OTHER TRANSACTION AUTHORITY (OTA)