Skyborg prototyping, experimentation & autonomy devleopment (SPEAD)
Ended Awarded
- Contract number
- FA869420D1000
- Awardee
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Wichita State University UEI JKKNZLNYLJ19
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 1 $4,000 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Skyborg prototyping, experimentation & autonomy development (SPEAD)- call 005 - BAA FA8650-17-S-6001 Special Notice · Posted May 15, 2020
- Combined order value
- $4,000 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling <1% used
- $400,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $400,000,000.00
- Award type
- Multiple award
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AC14 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; R&D Administrative Expenses
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 18 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Skyborg Prototyping, Experimentation & Autonomy Development (SPEAD) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract represents a $400 million multiple-award vehicle issued by the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center to advance autonomous systems technologies for unmanned air systems. Awarded September 29, 2020, with an ultimate completion date of July 21, 2025, this contract was competitively solicited through a Special Notice Broad Agency Announcement posted May 15, 2020. Wichita State University's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs was selected as one of multiple awardees to deliver prototyping, experimentation, and autonomous capability development services. The contract encompasses research, testing, and evaluation of autonomous technologies designed to support the Air Force's long-term objective of fielding affordable autonomous mission systems that provide expeditionary combat capabilities. Performance of work occurs in Wichita, Kansas, where the university leverages its National Institute for Aviation Research infrastructure and expertise in aerospace engineering, digital engineering, and advanced manufacturing to support critical defense modernization initiatives.
Under this IDIQ vehicle, task orders are issued on a firm-fixed-price basis as requirements emerge, with documented performance including a $4,000 delivery order issued September 29, 2020, for the SPEAD Kick-Off Meeting (completed November 13, 2020). The contract does not utilize any set-aside provisions and is structured to facilitate rapid prototyping and experimentation cycles in autonomous systems development through 2025. Wichita State University's selection as a contractor reflects its established capabilities in digital twin technologies, materials characterization, and autonomous systems research. Contractors participating in this vehicle are required to submit technical reports and documentation throughout the period of performance, with anticipated task order issuance supporting the Air Force's strategic initiatives to integrate autonomous capabilities and validate prototype systems for operational readiness.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyborg prototyping, experimentation & autonomy development (SPEAD) kick-off meeting | Air Force | $4,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA869420D1000?
FA869420D1000 was awarded to Wichita State University by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 29, 2020.
How much is contract FA869420D1000 worth?
Orders under FA869420D1000 have obligated $4,000. FA869420D1000's own ceiling is $400,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $400,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA869420D1000?
1 order has been placed under FA869420D1000, the latest on September 29, 2020.
Who can order from contract FA869420D1000?
FA869420D1000 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract.
Is contract FA869420D1000 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. FA869420D1000 is part of Skyborg Prototyping, Experimentation and Autonomy Development (SPEAD).
Was contract FA869420D1000 competed?
The extent of competition for FA869420D1000 was full and open competition. The government received 18 offers.
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