Award
Award #FA86142494210
Air VEV Inc. Awarded Contract for Electric VTOL Flight Test R&D
Buyer
Department of the Air Force
Award Amount
$780,000.00
Ceiling
$780,000.00
Period of Performance
Oct 31, 2023 – Jul 15, 2026
Identifier
FA86142494210
This award represents a definitive contract granted to Air VEV Inc., a company specializing in advanced aerospace technologies, focusing on electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) systems. The contract funds research and development activities including prototype simulators and the application of digital engineering, such as digital twin technology, to advance electric VTOL flight test capabilities. This multi-year agreement underscores the commitment to innovating in urban air mobility and contributes significantly to aerospace research within the public sector. The scope involves creating and testing prototype simulators and advancing digital engineering methods to support flight test development. The contract was awarded through a competitive process, reflecting the recipient's expertise and capacity to deliver sophisticated aerospace solutions. The performance location is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with the contract duration extending over a substantial timeframe post-award. This effort enhances the agency's technological capabilities and supports the broader industry movement towards sustainable, electric-powered flight technologies.
Description
ELECTRIC VERTICAL TAKEOFF AND LANDING FLIGHT TEST RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, PROTOTYPE SIMULATORS, AND DIGITAL ENGINEERING/DIGITAL TWIN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT.