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FA8730-25-D-B001: Department of the Air Force Award to Firestorm Labs, Inc
Sbir phase iii idiq- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of a2e 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support of rapid and airpower for all. Contracting activity: FA2280 AFRL/RGKA.
$100.0M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED IDIQ / FA8730 FA2280 AFRL/RGKA
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8730-25-D-B001 (unhyphenated: FA873025DB001) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Firestorm Labs, Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $51.0M obligated across 20 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $100,000,000 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2024-12-18, latest FPDS action 2026-04-01) · 8 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $28,700,005 |
| 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 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| 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 FA873025DB001)
Sbir phase iii idiq- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of a2e 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support of rapid and airpower for all
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Firestorm Labs, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Sbir phase iii idiq- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of a2e 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support of rapid and airpower for all
- Federal Supply Class: PSC DA10 (It And Telecom - Business Application/Application Development Software As A Service)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8730-25-D-B001 when contacting Firestorm Labs, 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 FA8730-25-D-B001 (8 shown, $28.7M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA228026F0010 | $6.6M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2026-03-31 / 2026-03-31 | 2027-10-31 | Socpac |
| FA228026F0004 | $5.0M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2026-01-28 / 2026-01-28 | 2026-09-30 | Sbir phase iii idiq- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground research and development efforts to support of a2e 2- babbage flock and hale cluster 3-support of rapid and airpower for all |
| FA228026F0005 | $5.0M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2026-01-29 / 2026-01-29 | 2029-09-30 | Socpac task order 3 |
| FA228026F0007 | $5.0M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2026-03-04 / 2026-03-04 | 2027-02-25 | Socpac |
| FA228026F0001 | $4.2M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2025-11-21 / 2026-03-27 | 2026-05-29 | Sbir phase iii idiq- decentralized- 1-integration of the tempest UAS into afwerx prime proving ground; research and development efforts to support of a2e 2- babbage flock and hale cluster; 3-support of rapid and airpower for all |
| FA228026F0011 | $1.6M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2026-05-04 / 2026-05-04 | 2026-07-01 | Socpac |
| W911W626FA001 | $1.3M | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2025-11-25 / 2025-11-25 | 2026-11-30 | Firestorm le development will support further maturation of these sbir technologies and better support the ARMY goals for on demand launchable UAS from manned rotorcraft, UAS host platforms and ground platforms. |
| FA873025FB004 | $5K | Firestorm Labs, Inc | 2024-12-18 / 2024-12-18 | 2025-01-17 | Kick-off meeting the minimum order guarantee |
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 Firestorm Labs, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8730-25-D-B001.
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... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Firestorm Labs, Inc
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | FA8629-26-C-B001 | Air Force | $18.0M | Oct 21, 2027 | Firestorm Labs wins $18.0M contract for Firestorm Expeditionary Manufacturing Cell and associated Manufactured Hardware. Asymmetric Capabili... |
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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