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
- FA86142390008
- Awardee
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Archer Aviation Inc. UEI HFBUFLSCBYL9
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $25,496,293
Award facts
- Contract value 9% obligated
-
- $119,649,552.00 Current, with exercised options
- $270,512,929.00 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
- San Jose, CA 95134, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $8,495,965 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $6,030,769 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $1,063,719 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $9,905,840 |
About this award
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 company's prior Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I through Phase III awards focused on eVTOL technologies. Performance will be conducted at Archer's facility in San Jose, California, with no set-aside designation applied to this award.
This contract supports the Air Force's broader objectives in advanced air mobility and autonomous vehicle development. Archer's continued engagement reflects the company's demonstrated expertise in eVTOL design, flight controls, vehicle performance characterization, and autonomous flight capabilities. The work complements Archer's existing $110 million indefinite delivery vehicle with the Air Force Research Laboratory for terrain avoidance and precision navigation technologies, collectively advancing the Air Force's goals for unmanned operations and next-generation aircraft platforms without dependence on visual systems or GPS.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA86142390008?
FA86142390008 was awarded to Archer Aviation Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on July 21, 2023.
How much is contract FA86142390008 worth?
The government has obligated $25,496,293 on FA86142390008. Its current value, with exercised options, is $119,649,552. Its potential value, with all options, is $270,512,929.
Which agency awarded contract FA86142390008?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA86142390008, with funding from USAF DFAS (Air Force).
Was contract FA86142390008 competed?
The extent of competition for FA86142390008 was competed.
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