This is a definitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to design, build, and flight test an affordable, innovative, and disruptive seaplane under the Liberty Lifter program. The $14,140,305.21 contract has a period of performance ending October 31, 2024. This contract does not have a set-aside designation. GA-ASI will serve as the prime contractor, with subcontractors including the University of California, San Diego and Cadence Design Systems Inc. providing propeller optimization, software licenses, and other specialized capabilities. The Liberty Lifter program aims to develop a seaplane that can efficiently transport large payloads at high speeds, exceeding existing sea lift platforms. This aligns with DARPA's mission to advance transformative defense technologies.
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