Liftwave Inc., a small disadvantaged business manufacturer specializing in robotics and material handling solutions, was awarded a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) under the Eglin Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC) Fourth On-Ramp vehicle effective March 13, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 9, 2031. The contract, funded by the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Eglin Air Force Base, carries a ceiling value of $46 billion across all EWAAC awardees and was awarded without set-aside designation under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology. The underlying solicitation, issued as a pre-solicitation notice on February 7, 2024, sought multiple contractors to provide diverse deliverables supporting Air Force operations through a FAR Part 15 Request for Proposal process, with all EWAAC awardees receiving a minimum $1,000 order guarantee. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332993 for Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, though the scope encompasses broader defense support capabilities.
Liftwave Inc.'s award under EWAAC leverages the company's demonstrated expertise in developing advanced robotic systems, including digital linear actuators, lightweight lifting equipment, and autonomous material handling technologies designed for military logistics and expeditionary applications. The contractor's prior experience delivering Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts to the Department of the Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory—encompassing collapsible cranes, ultralight forklifts for overseas operations, and autonomous munitions loading systems—establishes relevant technical capability for the EWAAC vehicle. A single task order issued April 10, 2025, for performance at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, was awarded at the minimum $1,000 contract value on a firm fixed price basis, with completion targeted for April 14, 2025, representing initial utilization of the indefinite delivery vehicle.