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FA8629-26-P-B003: $4.5M Department of the Air Force Award to AeroVironment, Inc
Acc/a3j-mipr-tacp acc hurricane order. Contracting activity: FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR. Estimated completion: 2026-07-29.
$4.5M contract action / $4.5M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-07-29 completion / FA8629 FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8629-26-P-B003 (unhyphenated: FA862926PB003) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
AeroVironment, Inc
$AVAV
(California)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $1.2B obligated across 88 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $4,451,223 ($4.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $4,451,223 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $4,451,223 (signed 2026-04-29, latest FPDS action 2026-04-29) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8629: FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Purchase Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft) · NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: California |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-07-29 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA862926PB003)
Acc/a3j-mipr-tacp acc hurricane order
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: AeroVironment, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-07-29
- Requirement Scope: Acc/a3j-mipr-tacp acc hurricane order
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1550 (Unmanned Aircraft)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8629-26-P-B003 when contacting AeroVironment, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8629 (FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR)
- 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.
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 AeroVironment, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8629-26-P-B003.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8629 (FA8629 AFLCMC WISK SOF/PR)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | FA8629-14-C-2403 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $20.3M | Apr 30, 2027 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $20.3M modification for HH-60W repairs The modification will bring the total cumulative face val... |
| 2026-07-20 | FA8629-26-D-B005 | - | $99.0M | Jul 19, 2031 | CNI Service Advantage JV wins $99.0M contract for Rapid Development Integration Facility. Air Force Lifecycle Management Center $175K obliga... |
| 2026-07-20 | FA8629-26-D-B006 | - | $90.0M | Jul 19, 2028 | Tandem Defense wins $90.0M contract for group one aerial denial unmanned aircraft systems. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $98K oblig... |
| 2026-06-24 | FA8629-14-C-2403 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $126.9M | Mar 18, 2030 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $126.9M modification for initial spare parts for HH-60W Lot Five. Air Force Life Cycle Managemen... |
| 2026-03-30 | FA8629-14-C-2403 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems | $53.3M | May 31, 2029 | Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems gets $53.3M modification for interim contractor support. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Helic... |
| 2025-11-12 | FA8629-26-D-B002 | Anduril Industries | $50.0M | Oct 22, 2028 | Anduril Industries wins $50.0M contract for Agile-Launched, tactically-integrated unmanned system and support services for testing. Asymmetr... |
| 2025-11-12 | FA8629-26-C-B001 | Firestorm Labs | $18.0M | Oct 21, 2027 | Firestorm Labs wins $18.0M contract for Firestorm Expeditionary Manufacturing Cell and associated Manufactured Hardware. Asymmetric Capabili... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to AeroVironment, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | W912CH-26-D-A073 | Army | $500.0M | Jun 29, 2029 | AeroVironment wins $500.00M contract for commercial counter-unmanned aerial systems and counter small-unmanned aerial systems. Army Contract... |
| 2026-06-03 | W58RGZ-26-G-0005 | Army | $117.3M | Jul 23, 2026 | AeroVironment wins $117.31M contract for procurement and delivery of 82 AeroVironment P550 unmanned aircraft systems. Army Contracting Comma... |
| 2026-06-03 | W58RGZ-26-G-0062 | Army | $67.9M | Mar 30, 2027 | Griffon Aerospace wins $67.9M contract for Outlaw Gen 3 UAS. Army Contracting Command work through Mar 30, 2027 small business. |
| 2026-03-20 | W58RGZ-26-F-0238 | Army | $117.3M | Jul 23, 2026 | Aerovironment wins $117.31M contract for procurement and delivery of P550 Long Range Reconnaissance systems. Army Contracting Command work t... |
| 2026-03-20 | W58RGZ-26-F-0206 | Army | $17.6M | Apr 8, 2026 | Aerovironment wins $17.6M contract for Red Dragon, battery chargers, ground control stations, launchers, critical part kit materials. Army C... |
| 2026-02-02 | N68335-26-F-0005 | Navy | $24.0M | Feb 3, 2031 | Aerovironment wins $24.0M order for to perform applied research and development of computer vision. Naval Air Systems Command $2.8M obligate... |
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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