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Low-Cost Long-Range Airdrop Delivery 3

Department of the Air Force · FA2385 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL RSKD

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Incumbent
BLUE AETHER INC
Small business · UEI JE7ZPDMVGU16
Recompete expected (last option ends)
Nov 19, 2026
Current option period ends
Nov 19, 2026
Potential value
$1.8M ($1.8M obligated)
NAICS
541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
PSC
AC32 · National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Applied Research
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Vehicle
Standalone contract
Award type
Definitive Contract
Place of performance
NV
Solicitation ID
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PIID
FA238524CB027

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Source: USAspending.gov prime award summary (FPDS), last modified Jun 3, 2026. Periods of performance change when options are exercised or the contract is modified; confirm on the source record before acting.