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HR0011-23-C-0012: $56.6M Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Award to Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
Control of revolutionary aircraft with novel effectors (crane)program phase 2 and 3.. Contracting activity: DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY. Estimated completion: 2025-10-02.
$56.6M contract action / $94.4M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2025-10-02 completion / HR0011 DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | HR0011-23-C-0012 (unhyphenated: HR001123C0012) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
(Virginia)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $133.9M obligated across 11 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | $56,585,863 ($56.6M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $94,372,238 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $56,585,863 (signed 2022-12-07, latest FPDS action 2025-02-11) |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | HR0011: DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Definitive Contract / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC12 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research) · NAICS 541715 (Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Virginia |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2025-10-02 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract HR001123C0012)
Control of revolutionary aircraft with novel effectors (crane)program phase 2 and 3.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2025-10-02
- Requirement Scope: Control of revolutionary aircraft with novel effectors (crane)program phase 2 and 3.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC12 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract HR0011-23-C-0012 when contacting Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: HR0011 (DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: OSD/Joint Staff FOIA Requester Service Center (WHS ESD) (whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.osd-js-foia-requester-service-center@mail.mil)
- 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 Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract HR0011-23-C-0012.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office HR0011 (DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | HR0011-27-D-E001 | - | $0 | - | No funds are obligated at the time of award; the minimum guaranteed amount will be obligated with the first task order. This contract was a ... |
| 2026-10-08 | HR0011-27-F-E003 | - | $51.7M | - | The order covers technical, programmatic, financial, and administrative management of new and ongoing technology programs. The acquisition w... |
| 2026-10-01 | HR0011-27-F-E001 | Systems Planning and Analysis | $10.9M | - | Systems Planning and Analysis wins $10.9M order for operational and program support services. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency $3.9... |
| 2026-09-24 | HR0011-26-R-E002 | - | $30.9M | - | Everforth ECS Federal wins $30.9M contract for advisory and assistance services and systems engineering and technical assistance support. De... |
| 2026-08-28 | HR0011-26-R-E001 | Guidehouse | $11.8M | - | Guidehouse wins $11.8M contract for advisory and assistance services, and systems engineering and technical assistance support. Defense Adva... |
| 2026-08-27 | HR0011-26-F-E079 | Guidehouse | $25.3M | - | Guidehouse wins $25.3M order for operations support services. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency $6.3M obligated now. |
| 2026-06-25 | HR0011-26-D-E010 | True Zero Technologies | $350.0M | - | True Zero Technologies gets $350.0M modification for Managed Enterprise Network Support Services (MANNUS) requirement (ceiling amount is. De... |
| 2026-06-16 | HR0011-21-F-0006 | SecuriGence | $121.5M | Jun 30, 2030 | SecuriGence gets $121.52M modification for information technology multi-network support services. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ... |
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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