Archer midnight sbir phase III
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA228023D0001
- Awardee
-
Archer Aviation Inc. UEI HFBUFLSCBYL9
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $1,293,077 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $1,293,077 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 65% complete
- IDV ceiling 1% used
- $110,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $20,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Research Laboratory Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Available for Competition · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
- Research
- SBIR Program Phase III Action
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a $110 million indefinite delivery contract to Archer Aviation Inc., a small business specializing in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturing and research and development services. The contract, designated "Archer Midnight SBIR Phase III," was awarded on July 28, 2023, with an ultimate completion date of July 28, 2028. This five-year indefinite delivery vehicle represents follow-on work from prior Small Business Innovation Research efforts and does not utilize a set-aside provision. The contract aims to advance Archer's autonomous flight capabilities and terrain avoidance and precision navigation technologies to support unmanned aerial vehicle operations without reliance on visual systems or global positioning systems, aligning with Air Force strategic objectives for next-generation autonomous operations.
Under this indefinite delivery vehicle, task orders fund ongoing research and development activities related to precision landing systems, terrain avoidance capabilities for low-light conditions, acoustic signature profiling, and detect-and-avoid technologies. The initial delivery order awarded July 26, 2023, valued at approximately $1.3 million with performance completion by December 31, 2024, focuses on "Midnight" aerial and ground terrain avoidance autonomy and airborne detect-and-avoid and ground obstacle avoidance capabilities. Work is performed at Archer Aviation's facility in San Jose, California. Through this contract vehicle and associated task orders, the Air Force Research Laboratory is leveraging Archer Aviation's established expertise in eVTOL flight testing, vehicle performance characterization, and enabling technologies to develop critical autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance systems that support expanded unmanned aerial vehicle operational capabilities.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight aerial and ground terrain avoidance autonomy | Air Force | $1,293,077 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA228023D0001?
FA228023D0001 was awarded to Archer Aviation Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on July 28, 2023.
How much is contract FA228023D0001 worth?
Orders under FA228023D0001 have obligated $1,293,077. FA228023D0001's own ceiling is $110,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $20,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA228023D0001?
1 order has been placed under FA228023D0001, the latest on July 26, 2023.
Which agency awarded contract FA228023D0001?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA228023D0001, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Who can order from contract FA228023D0001?
FA228023D0001 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract FA228023D0001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA228023D0001 was not available for competition. The government received 1 offer.
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