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FA2280-24-D-0004: Department of the Air Force Award to Reliable Robotics Corporation
Reliable is developing aircraft agnostic automation solutions for both the civilian and federal (defense and civil) market.. Contracting activity: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA.
$5.0M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA2280 FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA2280-24-D-0004 (unhyphenated: FA228024D0004) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Reliable Robotics Corporation
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $2.5M obligated across 4 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $4,999,999 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2024-06-24, latest FPDS action 2026-06-03) · 1 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $723,607 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA2280: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Order-Dependent (IDV) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA228024D0004)
Reliable is developing aircraft agnostic automation solutions for both the civilian and federal (defense and civil) market.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Reliable Robotics Corporation
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Reliable is developing aircraft agnostic automation solutions for both the civilian and federal (defense and civil) market.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2280-24-D-0004 when contacting Reliable Robotics Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA2280 (FA2280 AFRL/RGKA)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA2280-24-D-0004 (1 shown, $724K obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA228024F0019 | $724K | Reliable Robotics Corporation | 2024-06-24 / 2024-06-24 | 2024-12-31 | Aircraft agnostic automation solutions |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Reliable Robotics Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2280-24-D-0004.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA2280 (FA2280 AFRL/RGKA)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | FA2280-24-D-0001 | Joby Aero | $45.0M | Mar 1, 2029 | Joby Aero gets $45.0M modification for autonomous logistics and cargo. AFWERX work through Mar 1, 2029 small business. |
| 2025-09-26 | FA2280-25-F-0035 | Anduril Industries | $19.4M | Sep 29, 2026 | Anduril Industries wins $19.4M order for Falcon Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Small Business Innovation Research. AFWE... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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