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FA8730-23-D-B003: Department of the Air Force Award to Darkhive Inc
Sbir p3: software development services for autonomy architectures/platforms- see sow for details. Contracting activity: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA.
$195.1M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA8730 FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8730-23-D-B003 (unhyphenated: FA873023DB003) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Darkhive Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $56.9M obligated across 13 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $195,050,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2023-05-30, latest FPDS action 2025-09-09) · 6 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $54,988,426 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8730: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Order-Dependent (IDV) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC DA10 (It And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service) · NAICS 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) |
| 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 FA873023DB003)
Sbir p3: software development services for autonomy architectures/platforms- see sow for details
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 multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Sbir p3: software development services for autonomy architectures/platforms- see sow for details
- Federal Supply Class: PSC DA10 (It And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8730-23-D-B003 when contacting Darkhive Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8730 (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 FA8730-23-D-B003 (6 shown, $55.0M 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 |
| FA228025F0034 | $1.0M | Darkhive Inc | 2025-09-15 / 2026-03-09 | 2027-05-15 | Test article and additional capability small business innovation research phase iii |
| 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 FA8730-23-D-B003.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8730 (FA2280 AFRL/RGKA)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | FA8730-21-C-0022 | Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems | $18.9M | Jun 30, 2029 | Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems gets $18.9M modification for Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar. Air Force Life Cyc... |
| 2026-09-17 | FA8730-26-F-B011 | Full Spectrum Operations | $110.2M | Jun 13, 2032 | Full Spectrum Operations wins $110.2M order for Command and Control Simulation Environment for Training (C2SET) modernization & sustainment.... |
| 2026-09-16 | FA8730-23-F-B039 | Leidos | $13.7M | Jun 30, 2027 | Leidos gets $13.7M modification for Contractor Engineering Technical Services V for the Royal Saudi Air Force. Air Force Life Cycle Manageme... |
| 2026-07-08 | FA8730-26-C-B004 | Small Business Consulting | $19.3M | Jul 21, 2031 | Small Business Consulting wins $19.3M contract for commercial engagement for Airman Readiness Enterprise Solution platform integration. Air ... |
| 2026-06-24 | FA8730-21-C-0022 | Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems | $11.8M | May 16, 2028 | Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems gets $11.8M modification for Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar program. Air Force ... |
| 2026-03-18 | FA8730-26-F-B001 | ARCH Systems | $21.5M | Mar 31, 2029 | ARCH Systems wins $21.5M contract for Kessel Run Enterprise software toolchain requirement. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Command $... |
| 2026-03-12 | FA8730-23-C-0025 | Boeing Co. Defense | $2.3B | Aug 10, 2032 | Boeing Co. Defense gets $2.34B modification for E-7A Rapid Prototype Airborne Mission Segment. Air Force Lifecycle Management Center $31.0M ... |
| 2026-03-12 | FA8730-23-C-0025 | Boeing Co. Defense | $99.3M | Aug 10, 2032 | Boeing Co. Defense gets $99.3M modification for E-7A Diminishing Manufacturing Sources Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array. Air Force Li... |
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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