Electric vertical takeoff and landing flight test research & development, prototype simulators, and digital engineering / digital twin research & development
Ended Other Transaction Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA86142390005
- Awardee
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Beta Technologies, Inc. UEI H7A6K7JLYPS9
- Awarding agency
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $51,192,971
Award facts
- Contract value 13% obligated
-
- $147,348,335.00 Current, with exercised options
- $392,230,077.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Funding agency
- USAF DFAS Air Force, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- South Burlington, VT 05403, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $789,525 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,099,776 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $275,385 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $14,668,460 | |
| Exercise an Option | $13,793,460 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $10,261,202 | |
| Original award | $10,305,163 |
About this award
The U.S. Air Force awarded Beta Technologies, Inc. an Other Transaction Agreement valued at $392.2 million on April 13, 2023, for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) flight test research and development, prototype simulator development, and digital engineering and digital twin research and development work. The contract, which carries an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026, will be performed at the company's facility in South Burlington, Vermont. This award represents a continuation of the Air Force's investment in advanced air mobility technologies and reflects the Department of Defense's strategic focus on innovative aviation platforms that could enhance operational capabilities while supporting sustainability objectives.
The contract was awarded without a set-aside designation and represents the latest phase of the Air Force's engagement with Beta Technologies on eVTOL research initiatives. Beta Technologies is an electric aerospace company specializing in vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and supporting charging infrastructure, with prior federal contracts totaling nearly $800 million for comparable eVTOL research and development efforts. The company's work under this agreement will advance the maturation of eVTOL technology through flight testing, simulation capabilities, and digital engineering methodologies that support the Air Force's evaluation and potential adoption of these emerging aircraft platforms.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA86142390005?
FA86142390005 was awarded to Beta Technologies, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on April 13, 2023.
How much is contract FA86142390005 worth?
The government has obligated $51,192,971 on FA86142390005. Its current value, with exercised options, is $147,348,335. Its potential value, with all options, is $392,230,077.
Which agency awarded contract FA86142390005?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA86142390005, with funding from USAF DFAS (Air Force).
Was contract FA86142390005 competed?
The extent of competition for FA86142390005 was competed.
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