Sbir phase III IDIQ- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of A2E 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support…
Active Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- FA873025DB001
- Awardee
-
Firestorm Labs, Inc. UEI K9LTUS568AD7
- Awarding agency
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 8 $28,700,005 obligated
Award facts
- Combined order value
- $28,700,005 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 37% complete
- IDV ceiling 29% used
- $100,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $100,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- All agencies
- 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
- Total Small Business
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition after exclusion of sources · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Order Dependent (IDV only)
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Air Force Research Laboratory awarded a single-award IDIQ to Firestorm Labs, Inc., a small disadvantaged business, with a $100 million ceiling and a December 18, 2024 award date. This is a total small business set-aside SBIR Phase III contract for decentralized research and development supporting integration of the Tempest unmanned aerial system into AFWERX Prime Proving Ground, Babbage Flock and Hale Cluster UAS systems, and rapid airpower solutions. The contract runs through December 18, 2029.
Place of performance is San Diego, California (92111 and 92126).
Multiple delivery orders have been issued under this IDIQ. The Air Force Research Laboratory issued a $4.15 million order in December 2025 for Tempest UAS integration into AFWERX Prime Proving Ground, completing May 29, 2026, and a $4.99 million order in February 2026 for Babbage Flock and Hale Cluster support, completing September 30, 2026. Washington Headquarters Service issued a $4.99 million delivery order in January 2026 under SOCPAC Task Order 3, completing September 30, 2029, and three additional SOCPAC delivery orders totaling $13.27 million between March and May 2026, with completions ranging from February 2027 through October 2027. A $5 thousand order was issued in December 2024 as a kickoff meeting covering the minimum order guarantee, completing January 17, 2025.
Beyond this IDIQ, Washington Headquarters Service issued separate delivery orders to Firestorm Labs under SOCPAC (distinct from orders under this SBIR Phase III vehicle), and the Army Research Development and Engineering Command issued a $1.29 million delivery order for FIRESTORM LE UAS development.
Description
Sbir phase III IDIQ- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of A2E 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support of rapid and airpower for all
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socpac | Air Force | $1,650,000 | |
| Socpac | Air Force | $6,637,500 | |
| Socpac | Air Force | $4,983,750 | |
| Sbir phase III IDIQ- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground research and… | Air Force | $4,993,750 | |
| Socpac task order 3 | Air Force | $4,993,750 | |
| Sbir phase III IDIQ- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and… | Air Force | $4,150,000 | |
| Firestorm LE development will support further maturation of these sbir technologies and better support the army goals… | Research Development and Engineering Command (AMC) | $1,286,255 | |
| Kick-off meeting the minimum order guarantee | AFLCMC Hanscom AFB | $5,000 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract FA873025DB001?
FA873025DB001 was awarded to Firestorm Labs, Inc. by Air Force (Department of Defense) on December 18, 2024.
How much is contract FA873025DB001 worth?
Orders under FA873025DB001 have obligated $28,700,005. FA873025DB001's own ceiling is $100,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $100,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract FA873025DB001?
8 orders have been placed under FA873025DB001, the latest on May 4, 2026.
Which agency awarded contract FA873025DB001?
Air Force (Department of Defense) awarded FA873025DB001, with funding from Air Force Research Laboratory (Air Force Materiel Command).
Who can order from contract FA873025DB001?
FA873025DB001 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. All agencies can place orders on it.
Was contract FA873025DB001 competed?
The extent of competition for FA873025DB001 was full and open competition after exclusion of sources. The government received 1 offer. It was set aside: Total Small Business.
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