Ghost: technical maturation and design of a hybrid electric propulsion powered next generation
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA239125CB035
- Awardee
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. UEI ZH4NVFG3Z526
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $99,292,613
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Pioneering Aerospace Capabilities, Engineering and Research Solicitation · FA239123S2403 · Posted May 11, 2023
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $99,292,613.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 44% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Poway, CA 92064, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $72,425,134 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $26,867,479 |
About this award
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $99.3 million definitive contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. for technical maturation and design of a hybrid electric propulsion-powered next-generation system on May 27, 2025, under a cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing model with no set-aside.
Place of performance is Poway, California. The contract is derived from a 20-year Broad Agency Announcement issued by AFRL covering multiple technical areas in aerospace research and development, including air-breathing engine technologies, air vehicle technologies, aerodynamics, airframe structures, thermal systems, autonomy, and transdisciplinary analysis and design optimization. The ultimate completion date is August 26, 2028. The ceiling value is $99.3 million. The originating BAA permits multiple awards of varying duration and value using cost-reimbursement contracts, firm-fixed-price contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transactions at government discretion, with individual awards capped at $500 million and cumulative awards per call capped at $500 million. NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) applies to the underlying opportunity.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA239125CB035?
FA239125CB035 was awarded to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on May 27, 2025.
How much is contract FA239125CB035 worth?
The government has obligated $99,292,613 on FA239125CB035.
Was contract FA239125CB035 competed?
The extent of competition for FA239125CB035 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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