- True Zero Technologies has become the ninth contract awardee for the Defense Advanced Research Agency’s Managed Enterprise Network Support Services
- The $350 million contract focuses on technical support needed for the Ricoh Pro C7210x/sx commercial production printer
- The company will provide product lifecycle, ad-hoc information technology and office assistance to DARPA
True Zero Technologies has been chosen as one of the nine awardees in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s $350 million Managed Enterprise Network Support Services task order, the Department of War announced Thursday.
The company was the latest addition to the MANNUS project, which will provide installation, configuration and other services for the Ricoh Pro C7210x/sx large-format digital production printer.
What Are the Details of True Zero Technologies’ Contract?
True Zero was selected through a small-business set-aside solicitation that received 26 bids. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract which, excludes unexercised options, will be funded through DARPA’s fiscal 2026 budget for research, development, testing and evaluation.
True Zero and eight other companies will be responsible for technical support at DARPA’s offices, as well as ad-hoc information technology and product lifecycle services required under MANNUS.
What is the Purpose of MANNUS?
The MANNUS task order was launched to ensure that DARPA’s commercial digital production printer, the Ricoh Pro C7210x/sx, meets performance and specification expectations. The printer was acquired to deliver high-quality prints for research, development, testing, marketing and outreach. The agency launched a $700 million request for proposals in 2025, expecting the project to last for a maximum of one month.
Who Are the Other MANNUS Contract Awardees?
Prior to selecting True Zero Technologies, DARPA had awarded eight other small businesses spots in the MANNUS contract. Among them are Nemean Agile Joint Venture, Ares Enterprise, Data Interfuse, Eastern Sky Solutions and two other limited liability corporations: Intelligence and Vertekal. ITFrastructure was the only non-LLC in the roster. DARPA confirmed the eight winning bidders on May 19.
