Firestorm Labs Awarded $100 Million IDIQ Contract by U.S. Air Force to Accelerate UAS Development and Integration
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Labs has been awarded a $100 million, 5-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support key U.S. Air Force priorities.The IDIQ can be leveraged for development or procurement of additively manufactured unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and advancing next-generation autonomy capabilities. This award underscores the Air Force's
The contract spans five years and enables the Air Force to issue multiple task and delivery orders, providing flexibility to adapt to shifting operational demands. Individual task orders will allow for performance periods of up to 24 months after the final order is placed.
Under this contract, Firestorm is open to orders for work across the USG.
"This award reflects the Air Force's confidence in Firestorm's ability to deliver modular, cost-effective UAS solutions that redefine the boundaries of innovation," said Dan Magy, Co-Founder/CEO, Firestorm Labs. "We are excited to contribute to the modernization of warfighter capabilities, ensuring operational agility and strategic dominance in evolving combat environments."
Firestorm's systems leverage advanced manufacturing processes and modular design principles to deliver scalable, low-cost solutions that address the Air Force's priorities for operational dominance in contested environments. "Production for group 1-3 drones anywhere in the world is what we offer, added Chad McCoy, Co-founder/Chief Strategy Officer. "Our vision is to enable the production of systems, parts, and prototyping at the edge, agnostic of vendor. xCell is our response to the challenges of an uncertain supply chain, isolated geography, and contested logistics that demand innovation. Working closely with the Air Force has allowed Firestorm to focus on the hardest problems and deliver impactful solutions. We're not offering a single solution for a niche problem; we are laying the foundation for the future of warfare."
About Firestorm Labs
Headquartered in San Diego, CA, Firestorm Labs is a leading provider of additive-manufactured unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Firestorm specializes in delivering scalable, modular, and rapidly deployable UAS solutions to support today's warfighter. By combining innovative design approaches with advanced manufacturing, Firestorm empowers its customers with scalable, rapidly deployable solutions that ensure mission success in contested environments.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.
About AFWERX
As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at four hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.
SOURCE Firestorm Labs, Inc
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