Other Transaction Agreement FA86142194107
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- The U.S. Air Force awarded Archer Aviation Inc. an Other Transaction Agreement valued at approximately $271 million on July 21, 2023, to conduct research and development on electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, including flight testing, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin capabilities. The contract, which extends through June 18, 2027, represents a significant expansion of Archer's existing work with the Department of the Air Force and builds upon the...
- This is a firm fixed price delivery order awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to Archer Aviation Inc., a small business manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The $1,293,077 contract is for research and development of Archer's "Midnight" terrain avoidance and precision navigation technologies to support autonomous operations of unmanned aerial vehicles. This effort builds upon Archer's prior Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)...
- The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory awarded a $149,426 Firm Fixed Price contract to Archer Aviation Inc., a small business manufacturer, to conduct Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I research and development on precision landing localization technology for autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This contract builds on Archer Aviation's previous federal work with the Air Force, which has involved eVTOL flight testing,...
- The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $744,796 firm-fixed-price purchase order contract to Archer Aviation Inc., a small business, for the development of precision landing localization technology for autonomous electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in GPS-denied environments. This STTR Phase II contract will support research and development to advance Archer's terrain avoidance and precision navigation capabilities, known as "Archer Midnight," to enable...
- Elroy Air, Inc., a South San Francisco-based developer of autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, was awarded an Other Transaction Agreement by the Air Force Defense Finance and Accounting Service on November 30, 2020, with a ceiling value of $23.78 million. The contract is focused on vertical takeoff and landing flight test research and development, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025. This award was not set aside for small business, and the work...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $7.59 million to Berry Aviation, Inc. on August 20, 2024, for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin research and development. The contract is not set-aside and will be performed in San Marcos, Texas, with an ultimate completion date of January 31, 2027. This award reflects the Air Force's continued investment in advanced...
- This is a $8,500,000.00 Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) between the U.S. Air Force (USAF) and Elroy Air, Inc. for research and development (R&D) related to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The contract includes flight test research and development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin R&D. Elroy Air is a for-profit manufacturer of autonomous aerial cargo systems that has previously received Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $2.21 billion to Joby Aero Inc. on March 3, 2022, for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin research and development. The contract is scheduled for completion by December 30, 2025, with primary work performed in Santa Cruz, California. This award represents a significant investment in advanced aviation technology development,...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $3.8 million to Verdego Aero Inc., a small business based in Daytona Beach, Florida, on August 1, 2024. The contract encompasses electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulator development, and digital engineering and digital twin research and development. The work is scheduled for completion by July 31, 2026. This award reflects the Air Force's investment in advanced air...
- Air VEV Inc. was awarded an Other Transaction Agreement by the U.S. Air Force (via DFAS) on October 31, 2023, for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering/digital twin research and development. The contract, valued at $1.56 million with a completion date of July 15, 2026, will be performed in Benbrook, Texas. This agreement supports the Air Force's exploration of advanced air mobility technologies and...
This federal contract award to Archer Aviation Inc. is for vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flight test research and development (R&D) valued at $3,950,000.00. The contract is an Other Transaction Agreement with the U.S. Air Force, awarded on September 1, 2021 with a completion date of May 1, 2025. Archer Aviation is a for-profit organization and manufacturer that specializes in the design and development of electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft. Through prior Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards, the company has provided the Air Force with eVTOL flight testing, technology research, and development of capabilities such as precision landing systems, terrain avoidance, and autonomous flight. This new contract continues Archer's R&D work for the Air Force, focusing on advancing the company's "Archer Midnight" technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle operations. It is issued as an indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) valued at up to $110 million over five years, with task orders funding ongoing research to meet Air Force goals in this area.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| P00007 | Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | 4/19/24 | |
| P00005 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 11/30/22 | |
| P00004 | Exercise an Option | $100.0k | 11/22/22 | |
| P00003 | Other Administrative Action | $0 | 9/6/22 | |
| P00002 | Exercise an Option | $0 | 3/11/22 |