Whisper Aero Inc.
Crossville, TN
- UEI
- QCRHSCGFBLN4
- CAGE
- 8P4B0
- Primary NAICS
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 199 Henry St, Crossville, TN 38555, USA
- Website
- whisper.aero
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Capital Goods
- Aerospace & Defense
- SIC code
- 37 Transportation Equipment
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 | $2,439,987 |
| FY2024 | $150,000 |
| FY2023 | $74,914 |
Contract awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | 80NSSC25M7141 | $75,323 | |
| New Mexico State University | 80NSSC23M0059 | $40,000 | |
| Brigham Young University | 80NSSC23M0218 | $100,000 |
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About the company
Whisper Aero Inc. is a small business technology company located in Crossville, Tennessee, specializing in advanced propulsion solutions for drones and aircraft with a focus on developing ultra-low noise, high-efficiency electric propulsion systems. The company is registered in SAM.gov and actively participates in federal research and development programs, particularly within the aerospace and defense sectors.
Whisper Aero Inc. has received multiple federal contract awards primarily from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. These contracts, totaling several million dollars, have focused on developing innovative electric propulsion technologies with specific objectives such as designing ultra-low noise ventilation fans for space applications, creating quiet electric propulsors for drone platforms, and developing multidisciplinary design frameworks for low-noise propulsion systems. All of these contract awards were set aside for total small business participation, demonstrating the company's commitment to advanced aerospace research and development. The contracts range from Phase I exploratory research to Phase II more comprehensive development efforts, with contract values ranging from $74,914 to $849,999.
In terms of grant awards, Whisper Aero Inc. has participated as a sub-grantee in collaborative research projects with academic institutions. These sub-grant awards include work with Brigham Young University on algorithmic and implicit differentiation for OpenMDAO, and a more complex collaboration with New Mexico State University involving electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft research. The sub-grant work encompasses advanced topics like energy consumption modeling, charging demand projection, and infrastructure readiness assessment for electric aircraft operations. These grant collaborations demonstrate Whisper Aero's involvement in cutting-edge research that extends beyond direct contract work, focusing on developing sophisticated modeling and optimization techniques for emerging electric aviation technologies.
Quick answers
Is Whisper Aero Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Whisper Aero Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 9, 2027.
How much has Whisper Aero Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $2,439,987 to Whisper Aero Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $2,664,901 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Whisper Aero Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Whisper Aero Inc. ranked #44 in PSC 76 and #93 in PSC AJ14 in FY2025.
What is Whisper Aero Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Whisper Aero Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Phase i sbir 80NSSC25C0403 ultraquiet jetfoil-enabled v/stol multi-mission UAS, from Shared Services Center, on September 29, 2025.
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