Skyborg prototyping, experimentation & autonomy devleopment (spead)
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA869420D1300
- Awardee
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Sierra Technical Services, Inc. UEI UYYHLJFW2GQ3
- Awarding agency
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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 Air Force awarded a multiple-award indefinite-delivery contract to Sierra Technical Services, Inc. with a ceiling of $400 million on September 29, 2020, to support the Skyborg Prototyping, Experimentation and Autonomy Development (SPEAD) program through July 21, 2025. The contract carries no set-aside designation.
Work is performed in Tehachapi, California. The originating solicitation, posted as a Broad Agency Announcement on May 15, 2020, sought proposals from contractors to develop and integrate autonomous capabilities for unmanned air systems, including prototyping, testing, and evaluating autonomous technologies. The Air Force intended to award multiple IDIQs, each valued at $400 million, with contract awards anticipated by July 8, 2020. The long-term objective is to field an affordable autonomous mission system to provide expeditionary combat capabilities through the Skyborg program.
The base performance period runs through July 21, 2025. A $4,000 firm fixed price delivery order was issued on September 29, 2020, for an initial kick-off meeting related to the SPEAD program, with completion targeted for November 13, 2020.
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 FA869420D1300?
FA869420D1300 was awarded to Sierra Technical Services, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on September 29, 2020.
How much is contract FA869420D1300 worth?
Orders under FA869420D1300 have obligated $4,000. FA869420D1300'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 FA869420D1300?
1 order has been placed under FA869420D1300, the latest on September 29, 2020.
Who can order from contract FA869420D1300?
FA869420D1300 is a multiple award indefinite delivery contract.
Is contract FA869420D1300 part of a contract vehicle?
Yes. FA869420D1300 is part of Skyborg Prototyping, Experimentation and Autonomy Development (SPEAD).
Was contract FA869420D1300 competed?
The extent of competition for FA869420D1300 was full and open competition. The government received 18 offers.
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