Sandworm: lightweight, self-propelled earth penetrator tunneling drone for rapid, trenchless undergrounding of utilities, subterranean facility penetration, and covert, autonomous demining

Ended Purchase Order Awarded Last action

Contract number
FA864926P0083
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$74,568

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$74,568.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC32 National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Total Small Business
Competition
Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Santa Ana, CA 92705, USA

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About this award

The Air Force Research Laboratory issued a purchase order to Dune Industries, Inc., a small business, for $74,568.00 on June 25, 2026, under total small business set-aside. The order procures a SANDWORM lightweight, self-propelled earth penetrator tunneling drone for rapid, trenchless undergrounding of utilities, subterranean facility penetration, and covert autonomous demining. Work is performed in Santa Ana, California. The order is firm fixed price and carries an ultimate completion date of October 9, 2026.

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Who was awarded contract FA864926P0083?

FA864926P0083 was awarded to Dune Industries, Inc. by Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command) on June 25, 2026.

How much is contract FA864926P0083 worth?

The government has obligated $74,568 on FA864926P0083.

Was contract FA864926P0083 competed?

The extent of competition for FA864926P0083 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. It was set aside: Total Small Business.

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