FA873023DB003
Indefinite Delivery Contract
Overview
Government Description
SBIR P3: software development services for autonomy architectures/platforms. Includes software development and integration for autonomy infrastructures and platforms, specifically supporting small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Tasks performed include devsecops for yellowjacket and wasp UAS, as well as demonstration activities such as the emerald warrior exercise.
Awardee
Awarding / Funding Agency
Pricing
Order Dependent (IDV Only)
Set Aside
None
Extent Competed
Full And Open Competition
Multiple / Single Award
Single Award
Who Can Use
Multiple Agencies
Individual Order Limit
$100,000,000
Vehicle Ceiling
$195,050,000 (1% Used)
Related Opportunity
None
Analysis Notes
Place of Performance Largest percentage of work under issued task orders completed at: San Antonio, Texas 78209 United States.
Amendment Since initial award the Ordering Period End Date was extended from 05/29/26 to 06/05/28 and the Vehicle Ceiling has increased 3840% from $4,950,000 to $195,050,000.
Amendment Since initial award the Ordering Period End Date was extended from 05/29/26 to 06/05/28 and the Vehicle Ceiling has increased 3840% from $4,950,000 to $195,050,000.
Darkhive was awarded
Indefinite Delivery Contract FA873023DB003 (FA8730-23-D-B003)
by
Air Force Research Laboratory
for SBIR P3 Software Development Services for Autonomy Architectures/Platforms
in May 2023.
The IDC
has a duration of 5 years 1 months and
was awarded
full & open
with
NAICS 541511 and
PSC DA10
via direct negotiation acquisition procedures with 1 bid received.
To date, $2,335,088 has been obligated through this vehicle.
The total ceiling is $195,050,000, of which 1% has been used.
DOD Announcements
Dec 2023:
Darkhive Inc., San Antonio, Texas, has been awarded a $95,050,000, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract modification (P00001) to previously awarded contract FA8730-23-D-B003 for small unmanned aerial systems, software development and integration for autonomy infrastructures and platforms. The contract modification is to increase the ceiling from $4,950,000 to $100,000,000, and increase the ordering period from three years to five years. Work will be performed at San Antonio, Texas, and is expected to be completed by June 5, 2030. No funds are being obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, in support of AFWERX Autonomy Prime, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.
Status
(Open)
Modified 9/9/25
Period of Performance
5/29/23
Start Date
6/5/28
Ordering Period End Date
Task Order Obligations
$2.3M
Total Obligated
$2.3M
Current Award
$2.3M
Potential Award
Federal Award Analysis
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Contracts
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Subcontracts
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Grants
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Subgrants
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Contract Awards
Prime task orders awarded under FA873023DB003
Subcontract Awards
Disclosed subcontracts for FA873023DB003
Transaction History
Modifications to FA873023DB003
People
Suggested agency contacts for FA873023DB003
Competition
Number of Bidders
1
Solicitation Procedures
Negotiated Proposal/Quote
Evaluated Preference
None
Commercial Item Acquisition
Commercial Item
Simplified Procedures for Commercial Items
No
Other Categorizations
Subcontracting Plan
Plan Not Required
Cost Accounting Standards
Exempt
Business Size Determination
Small Business
DoD Claimant Code
None
Research Type
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase III
Awardee UEI
QP43KMDGUKZ7
Awardee CAGE
969Q1
Agency Detail
Awarding Office
FA2280 FA2280 AFRL RGK
Funding Office
F4FBEQ F4FBEQ AFRL RGF
Created By
james.helmick.2@us.af.mil
Last Modified By
james.helmick.2@us.af.mil
Approved By
james.helmick.2@us.af.mil
Legislative
Legislative Mandates
None Applicable
Awardee District
TX-20
Senators
John Cornyn
Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz
Representative
Joaquin Castro
Last Modified: 9/9/25