Delivery Order FA228023D0001-FA228023F0008
Award Date
7/26/23
Potential Completion Date
12/31/24
Potential Value
$1.3M
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force Research Laboratory
Contracting Federal Agency
Air Force
Awardee
Archer Aviation Inc.
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Federal Contract Vehicle
Extent Competed
Not Available for Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Only One Source
Number Of Offers Received
Not listed
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
SBIR Program Phase III Action
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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