Afwerx innovation sherpas
Ended Blanket Purchase Agreement Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA302021A0009
- Awardee
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Startup Community Inc. UEI LLLDFTG9Q261
- Awarding agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 2 $339,664 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $339,664 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 18% used
- $1,900,000.00
- Maximum order
- $1,900,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Defense agencies
- Funding agency
- Air Force Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Department of the Air Force awarded a single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement to Startup Community, Inc. as part of the Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase III initiative. Valued at up to $1.9 million, the BPA enables ordering against established prices through August 2026 to procure AFWERX Innovation Sherpas services. As no set-aside was specified, the award is unrestricted.
Under this BPA, Startup Community, Inc. will provide Innovation Sherpa support services to the Air Force. Innovation Sherpas serve as guides who help connect organizations with startups and small businesses working on technologies of interest. They aid in requirements definition, source identification, and pilot coordination. This enables the Air Force to leverage commercial innovation through a streamlined process. By awarding a single BPA, the Air Force gains efficiency in procuring these advisory services across the period of performance.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refinery administrative support FY26 | Air Force | $165,854 | |
| Afwerx administrative support for refinery program | Air Force | $173,810 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA302021A0009?
FA302021A0009 was awarded to Startup Community Inc. by Air Education and Training Command (Air Force) on August 31, 2021.
How much is contract FA302021A0009 worth?
Orders under FA302021A0009 have obligated $339,664. FA302021A0009's own ceiling is $1,900,000. A single order can be worth up to $1,900,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA302021A0009?
2 orders have been placed under FA302021A0009, the latest on January 8, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract FA302021A0009?
Air Education and Training Command (Air Force) awarded FA302021A0009, with funding from Air Force (Department of Defense).
Who can order from contract FA302021A0009?
FA302021A0009 is a single award blanket purchase agreement. Defense agencies can place orders on it.
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