Xwing, Inc.

Xwing, Inc., doing business as Xwing Inc., is a for-profit technology company specializing in advanced modular autonomy systems for aviation. Registered to receive federal awards since November 2017, Xwing focuses on developing autonomous flight technologies to enable safe, uncrewed flight operations. The company has secured numerous federal contracts, primarily through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, to advance its work in autonomous logistics, cargo systems, and related aviation technologies. Xwing's expertise spans areas such as trajectory management, machine learning applications, and infrastructure for uncrewed operations, positioning it as a key player in the evolving field of autonomous aviation.

Xwing has been awarded multiple prime federal contracts, predominantly from defense agencies, with a significant focus on research and development in autonomous flight systems. The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has been a major partner, awarding Xwing several contracts for projects including autonomous logistics and cargo development, advanced avoidance systems, and remotely operated large cargo trials. These contracts, often part of the SBIR Phase III program, have ranged from $229,363 to $3,103,153 in value. The company has also received awards from NASA for trajectory management research and safety assessments of machine learning-based runway detectors, each valued at approximately $145,000. Additionally, the Department of the Army awarded Xwing a $247,747.60 SBIR Phase I contract for full aircraft autonomy research. While most contracts do not utilize set-asides, some awards, particularly from NASA and the Army, have been designated as total small business set-asides.

Xwing currently holds a significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory. This SBIR Program Phase III IDV, awarded on March 1, 2024, has a ceiling value of $5,000,000 and extends through March 1, 2029. The contract focuses on autonomous logistics and cargo development, encompassing key areas such as resilient autonomy, remotely operated large cargo trials, detect and avoid testing, and AGILE FLAG demonstrations. This IDV builds upon Xwing's previous SBIR work and allows for continued development and potential implementation of its autonomous flight technologies. Several task orders have already been issued under this IDV, including projects for autonomous logistics and cargo development, advanced avoidance system development, and reporting and analysis of autonomous cargo operations. These task orders, ranging from $229,363 to $525,156, demonstrate the ongoing collaboration between Xwing and AFRL in advancing autonomous aviation capabilities for potential military and civilian applications.