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FA8684-25-C-B004: $1.4M Department of the Air Force Award to Whisper Aero Inc
The objective of this effort is to assess the feasibility of an additively produced propulsion system wing structure platform.. Contracting activity: FA8684 AFLCMC RODK. Estimated completion: 2026-09-04.
$1.4M contract action / $1.4M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-09-04 completion / FA8684 FA8684 AFLCMC RODK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8684-25-C-B004 (unhyphenated: FA868425CB004) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Whisper Aero Inc
(Tennessee)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $1.4M obligated across 1 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,439,992 ($1.4M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,439,992 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,439,992 (signed 2025-09-08, latest FPDS action 2025-12-20) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8684: FA8684 AFLCMC RODK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 7650 (Drawings And Specifications) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Tennessee |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-09-04 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA868425CB004)
The objective of this effort is to assess the feasibility of an additively produced propulsion system wing structure platform.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Whisper Aero Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2026-09-04
- Requirement Scope: The objective of this effort is to assess the feasibility of an additively produced propulsion system wing structure platform.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 7650 (Drawings And Specifications)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8684-25-C-B004 when contacting Whisper Aero Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8684 (FA8684 AFLCMC RODK)
- 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 Whisper Aero Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8684-25-C-B004.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8684 (FA8684 AFLCMC RODK)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-12 | FA8684-26-D-B001 | University of Dayton Research Institute | $850.0M | Mar 15, 2033 | University of Dayton Research Institute wins $850.0M contract for rapid operational capabilities and manufacturing for optimized readiness. ... |
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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