Control of revolutionary aircraft with novel effectors (crane) phase 3
Other Transaction IDV Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- HR00112590232
- Awardee
-
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation UEI K1L1BZLNPWC4 Part of The Boeing Company
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 0
Award facts
- Last date to order
- Not on record
- IDV ceiling
- $15,000,000.00
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Other
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Control of Revolutionary Aircraft with Novel Effectors (CRANE) Phase 3 Other Transaction Indefinite Delivery Vehicle represents a multiple-award contract valued at $15 million awarded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation on August 14, 2025. As a DARPA-funded research and development initiative, CRANE Phase 3 focuses on advanced aerospace technologies and experimental aircraft design, building upon prior phases of the program. Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary headquartered in Manassass, Virginia, specializes in autonomous systems, advanced aerospace vehicle development, and innovative engineering solutions for defense and research applications. The contract utilizes no set-aside designation, reflecting Aurora's status as a large, established prime contractor with extensive demonstrated capabilities in executing sophisticated research and development programs for federal defense agencies.
Task orders issued under this IDV will support research, engineering, prototype development, and testing activities related to aircraft control systems and novel effector technologies. Aurora Flight Sciences brings significant relevant experience to this engagement, having previously executed multiple CRANE program phases and related contracts with DARPA and other defense agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory and Naval Air Warfare Center. The company's existing portfolio demonstrates competencies in active flow control technologies, experimental aircraft design, autonomous systems integration, and advanced aerospace vehicle development. This Other Transaction vehicle provides DARPA with a flexible contracting mechanism to issue task orders for specialized research and engineering services across the program's development phases, enabling efficient procurement of innovative defense-related aerospace technologies without traditional procurement constraints.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | $2,979,843 | |
| Funding Only Action | $3,020,157 | |
| Original award | $3,000,000 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract HR00112590232?
HR00112590232 was awarded to Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Department of Defense) on August 14, 2025.
How much is contract HR00112590232 worth?
HR00112590232's own ceiling is $15,000,000.
Was contract HR00112590232 competed?
The extent of competition for HR00112590232 was not competed.
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