Electric vertical takeoff and landing flight test research & development, and prototype simulators
Ended Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA86142290003
- Awardee
-
Joby Aero Inc. UEI DK9ED3J8KP66
- Awarding agency
-
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $7,427,661
Award facts
- Contract value <1% obligated
-
- $887,026,782.08 Current, with exercised options
- $2,214,109,859.38 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- USAF DFAS Air Force, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$8,357,339 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $133,927 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $112,691 | |
| Exercise an Option | $3,285,750 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,882,219 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $1,583,750 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,845,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$24,367 | |
| Exercise an Option | $20,742,850 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $9,564,270 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $3,025,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $972,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,100,000 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $14,785,000 | |
| Exercise an Option | -$47,208,090 | |
| Original award | $3,985,000 |
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About this award
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, leveraging Joby Aero's expertise in autonomous flight capabilities and innovative electric aircraft design. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this contract.
Joby Aero Inc., a venture-backed startup specializing in eVTOL aircraft development, has established itself as a key partner to the Department of Defense through multiple prior awards, including a $5 million Indefinite Delivery Contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory focused on autonomous flight capabilities and cargo operations. The company's selection for this substantial Other Transaction Agreement reflects its technical capabilities in advanced propulsion systems, autonomous logistics, and aircraft simulation technologies. The research and development scope, including digital twin capabilities, positions this effort to support the Air Force's broader objectives in next-generation aviation platforms and advanced air mobility initiatives.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA86142290003?
FA86142290003 was awarded to Joby Aero Inc. by AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) on March 3, 2022.
How much is contract FA86142290003 worth?
The government has obligated $7,427,661 on FA86142290003. Its current value, with exercised options, is $887,026,782. Its potential value, with all options, is $2,214,109,859.
Which agency awarded contract FA86142290003?
AFLCMC Wright Patterson AFB (Lifecycle Management Center) awarded FA86142290003, with funding from USAF DFAS (Air Force).
Was contract FA86142290003 competed?
The extent of competition for FA86142290003 was not competed.
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