Ascent Aerosystems Inc.
Wilmington, MA
- UEI
- W7JVCM9HK9U4
- CAGE
- 7SJQ8
- Primary NAICS
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 100 Research Dr, Wilmington, MA 01887, USA
- Website
- robinsonheli.com
- Founded
- 1973
- Employees
- 1K-5K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $100M-$250M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $994,972 |
| FY2023 | $1,957,960 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | 70RSAT24FR0000032 | $101,198 | |
| Torch Technologies Inc. | 47QFSA20F0069 | $120,001 |
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About the company
Ascent Aerosystems Inc., doing business as Ascent Aerosystems LLC, is a global leader in coaxial unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) drone technology. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing compact, all-weather, high-performance unmanned aerial systems in the United States. Registered as a corporate, for-profit manufacturer in the System for Award Management (SAM), Ascent Aerosystems has been providing a wide range of goods and services to the federal government through various contract awards. These include research, development, testing, and production of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), specialized UAV platforms, and related technologies for military and defense applications.
The company has been awarded diverse contracts from multiple defense agencies, including the Department of Defense, Air Force, Army, and Defense Health Agency. Ascent Aerosystems has delivered custom UAS platforms such as the NightHawk2 and Spirit Core, participated in programs like RAPTOR, and supported requirements for squad-level reconnaissance capabilities. Their work encompasses the development of lethal payloads, coaxial rotor technology, and on-boarding processes for commercial small UAS. Contract types have ranged from firm-fixed-price contracts and purchase orders to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I and II efforts and other transaction agreements. Many of these contracts have involved small business set-asides, with performance locations primarily in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Qatar. Ascent Aerosystems has also collaborated as a subcontractor with notable prime contractors including Applied Research Associates, Arete Associates, Torch Technologies, Atlantic Diving Supply, and Dynetics, providing specialized UAV components, upgrades, and technical support for various defense and research initiatives.
SBA capabilities narrative
Ascent AeroSystems designs rugged "coaxial" drones for the defense, public safety and industrial markets. With a unique cylindrical configuration that's more portable and durable than conventional multi-rotor drones, Ascent's coaxials can fly longer and carry more. Purpose-built for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments, hundreds have been delivered customers worldwide.
Quick answers
Is Ascent Aerosystems Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Ascent Aerosystems Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 18, 2027.
How much has Ascent Aerosystems Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,952,931 to Ascent Aerosystems Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Ascent Aerosystems Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Ascent Aerosystems Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Unmanned aerial system upgrades and maintenance for the telemedicine advanced technology research center (HT942524P0050), from Defense Health Agency, on February 23, 2024.
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