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FA8730-24-P-B015: $1.9M Department of the Air Force Award to Darkhive Inc
Sbir phase iib tacfi for darkhive v2.0 wasp nest modular SUAS launching solution feature development. Contracting activity: FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK. Estimated completion: 2026-07-18.
$1.9M contract action / $1.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2026-07-18 completion / FA8730 FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8730-24-P-B015 (unhyphenated: FA873024PB015) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Darkhive Inc
(Texas)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $56.9M obligated across 13 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $1,899,514 ($1.9M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $1,899,514 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $1,899,514 (signed 2024-06-06, latest FPDS action 2025-04-16) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8730: FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Purchase Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Texas |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2026-07-18 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA873024PB015)
Sbir phase iib tacfi for darkhive v2.0 wasp nest modular SUAS launching solution feature development
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 2026-07-18
- Requirement Scope: Sbir phase iib tacfi for darkhive v2.0 wasp nest modular SUAS launching solution feature development
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8730-24-P-B015 when contacting Darkhive Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8730 (FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK)
- 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 Darkhive Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8730-24-P-B015.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8730 (FA8730 KESSEL RUN AFLCMC/HBBK)
| 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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