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FA2280-25-F-0034: $1.0M Department of the Air Force Award to Darkhive Inc
Test article and additional capability small business innovation research phase iii. Contracting activity: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA. Estimated completion: 2027-05-15.
$1.0M contract action / $1.0M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2027-05-15 completion / FA2280 FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA2280-25-F-0034 (unhyphenated: FA228025F0034) · Parent Vehicle: FA8730-23-D-B003 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Darkhive Inc
(Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $56.9M obligated across 13 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,005,343 ($1.0M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,005,343 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,005,343 (signed 2025-09-15, latest FPDS action 2026-03-09) · 5 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $53,983,083 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA2280: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research) · NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Texas |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-05-15 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA228025F0034)
Test article and additional capability small business innovation research phase iii
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Darkhive Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-05-15
- Requirement Scope: Test article and additional capability small business innovation research phase iii
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC32 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA2280-25-F-0034 when contacting Darkhive Inc 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 FA2280-25-F-0034 (5 shown, $54.0M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W15P7T26F0042 | $47.8M | Darkhive Inc | 2026-03-18 / 2026-05-27 | 2027-10-08 | Task order in support of capability portfolio executive, control and communications-network (cpe c3n). |
| W51AA126FA246 | $3.5M | Darkhive Inc | 2026-06-26 / 2026-06-26 | 2026-12-31 | Small unmanned aircraft systems motor assembly lines and bulk raw materials supplies |
| W51AA126FA084 | $2.3M | Darkhive Inc | 2026-03-06 / 2026-04-23 | 2026-06-04 | Purchase of quadcopter drone kits |
| FA873024FB011 | $400K | Darkhive Inc | 2024-02-22 / 2024-07-10 | 2025-08-23 | Emerald warrior exercise demonstration |
| FA873023FB053 | $0 | Darkhive Inc | 2023-07-25 / 2023-11-02 | 2024-03-25 | Small UAS software devsecops for yelloowjacket and wasp |
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 Darkhive Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA2280-25-F-0034.
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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