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Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA862025FB072
- Awardee
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Aevex Aerospace, LLC UEI LL8SH4DDJSK6
- Awarding agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $645,778,830
Award facts
- Contract value 72% obligated
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- $646,002,089.00 Current, with exercised options
- $892,782,221.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 92% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Aeronautical Systems Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- 1410 Guided Missiles
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $230,772,667 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $123,654,017 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $107,791,933 | |
| Definitize Letter Contract | $44,400,465 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $47,000,202 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $26,014,374 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $66,145,172 |
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About this award
The Aeronautical Systems Center, Air Force Materiel Command, issued a $892.8 million firm fixed-price delivery order to Aevex Aerospace, LLC on December 2, 2024, under the BIG SAFARI classified rapid-prototyping program for airborne reconnaissance capabilities.
BIG SAFARI is a single-award Basic Ordering Agreement with Aevex Aerospace valued at $1 billion and running through April 16, 2029. Place of performance is Solana Beach, CA 92075. This delivery order extends through September 30, 2026.
The order funds full-spectrum airborne intelligence solutions, flight operations, and advanced aerospace engineering services. Aevex operates its Aevex Flight Operations division to deliver ISR operations, specialized aviation services, sensor development, prototyping, test and evaluation, logistics, maintenance, and engineering to the Department of Defense. The vendor competes exclusively in unrestricted markets and holds a 76% prime-to-24% subcontractor split across its recent federal award portfolio.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA862025FB072?
FA862025FB072 was awarded to Aevex Aerospace, LLC by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on December 2, 2024.
How much is contract FA862025FB072 worth?
The government has obligated $645,778,830 on FA862025FB072. Its current value, with exercised options, is $646,002,089. Its potential value, with all options, is $892,782,221.
Which agency awarded contract FA862025FB072?
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA862025FB072, with funding from Aeronautical Systems Center (Air Force Materiel Command).
Is contract FA862025FB072 an order under another contract?
Yes. FA862025FB072 is a delivery order under FA862024GB001, a basic ordering agreement.
Was contract FA862025FB072 competed?
The extent of competition for FA862025FB072 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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