Other Transaction Agreement FA22802599524
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- This federal contract award was made by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup in Santa Cruz, California that specializes in advanced electric aircraft technologies. The $2,723,141 firm-fixed-price contract is a Delivery Order under the AFRL's Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) valued at $5 million, which is focused on advancing autonomous flight capabilities. The work includes continued research and development of Joby Aero's innovative aviation...
- This $480,800.00 firm-fixed-price delivery order was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup focused on the development of quiet, all-electric aircraft. The contract is for the AUTONOMOUS LOGISTICS AND CARGO DEVELOPMENT effort, which is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase III action. The work includes research, development, and prototyping services related to advanced aircraft technologies such as electric vertical...
- This is a $525,156.00 firm-fixed-price delivery order under the Air Force Research Laboratory's SYSTEM FOR ADVANCED AVOIDANCE DEVELOPMENT contract, awarded to Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup that specializes in the development of quiet, all-electric aircraft for transportation. The contract has a period of performance through December 9, 2024 and is not set-aside. Joby Aero Inc. has been awarded numerous federal contracts, including a $13.8 million firm-fixed-price purchase order for an...
- This is a $3,103,153.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Joby Aero Inc., a small business, for remote trials and testing of large cargo aircraft, including detect and avoid capabilities. The contract is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase II. Joby Aero Inc. is a venture-backed startup specializing in the development of quiet, all-electric aircraft for transportation, and has secured significant contracts with...
- This is a $229,363 firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded to Joby Aero Inc., a for-profit Subchapter S Corporation, by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The award is for reporting and analysis related to autonomous cargo operations as part of AFRL's SBIR Program Phase III. Joby Aero Inc. is a venture-backed startup focused on developing advanced electric aircraft and autonomous flight capabilities. This delivery order is one of multiple awards the company has received from AFRL under...
- This is a $29,829,484.00 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) awarded by the United States Air Force Defense Finance and Accounting Service (USAF DFAS) to Joby Aero Inc. for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, as well as prototype simulators. The contract has no set-aside designation. Joby Aero Inc. is a venture-backed startup specializing in the development of quiet, all-electric aircraft for transportation. This award aligns with the company's focus...
- This is a $13,800,000.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup in Santa Cruz, California. The contract is for the development and demonstration of an oblique flying wing prototype under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase III. The work will be performed in Santa Cruz, California, and the period of performance is through August 1, 2025. This contract was set aside for total small...
- This is a $8,868,000.00 Other Transaction Agreement awarded by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup specializing in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other advanced aircraft technologies. The contract supports the Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) program for a project titled "Personal Aerial Vehicle". The contract does not have a set-aside...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded Archer Aviation Inc. an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $270.5 million on July 21, 2023, for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin research and development. The work is to be performed in San Jose, California, with an ultimate completion date of June 18, 2027. This award represents a significant expansion of the Air Force's partnership with Archer Aviation,...
- This is a $2,549,816.00 firm fixed price Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase II contract awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Jump Aero Inc., a small business manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technology. The contract is for the development of an adaptive/machine learning electronic parachute system for eVTOL aircraft, under the SBIR Phase IIB Traditional program. This award builds on previous SBIR/STTR Phase I and II contracts...
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded Joby Aero Inc. an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $16.98M on July 31, 2025, for Small Business Innovation Research Phase III superpilot development and prototyping. The contract, which extends through May 20, 2026, supports continued advancement of Joby Aero's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft technologies. Work will be performed in Santa Cruz, California. This award was not designated with a set-aside and represents a continuation of AFRL's investment in the company's autonomous flight capabilities and advanced aerospace research, building on Joby Aero's existing $5M Indefinite Delivery Contract with AFRL focused on autonomous logistics, cargo operations, and detect-and-avoid systems. Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup specializing in electric aircraft development, has established itself as a key innovation partner for the Department of Defense through multiple SBIR program phases. This Phase III award enables the company to advance superpilot capabilities—critical for autonomous and remotely operated aircraft systems—while leveraging the technical expertise and manufacturing innovations the company has developed through previous federal partnerships. The contract supports AFRL's broader objectives in autonomous flight systems and advanced air mobility, areas of strategic importance to the Air Force's future operational capabilities.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $17.0m | 7/31/25 |