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DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC Awarded $1.5M DHS Research Contract in Washington, DC

New Award

DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC received a new award from the Department of Homeland Security for research and development work. The DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION II issued contract 70RDA226FR0000042 with an obligated amount of $1.5M.

Contract Identifier and Vehicle

The award carries PIID 70RDA226FR0000042. This contract falls under parent IDV 47QRCA24DV187, which serves as the vehicle identifier for this work.

Timeline and Award Date

The Department of Homeland Security awarded 70RDA226FR0000042 to DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC on August 21, 2026. The performance period begins August 24, 2026, and runs through August 23, 2031.

Work Location

DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC will perform work under 70RDA226FR0000042 in Washington, DC. The $1.5M obligated amount supports research and development activities at that location.

Research Category

The award falls under NAICS category 541715, which covers research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology. DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC will conduct this research for the DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION II.

Agency and Office

The Department of Homeland Security's DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION II manages contract 70RDA226FR0000042. DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC will work with that office through the August 2031 end date in Washington, DC.

Cleared professionals tracking DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC may see continued work with the Department of Homeland Security in Washington, DC.

Contract Details

Event
New award
Company
DARKSTAR INTELLIGENCE, LLC
PIID
70RDA226FR0000042
Parent IDV
47QRCA24DV187
Agency
Department of Homeland Security
Office
DEPARTMENTAL OPERATIONS ACQUISITION DIVISION II
Obligated amount
$1.5M
Award date
2026-08-21
Start date
2026-08-24
End date
2031-08-23
Place of performance
WASHINGTON, DC
NAICS
541715 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)

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