USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ
$105M USSOCOM IDIQ for Merlin to develop a production-ready reduced-aircrew autonomy capability (Merlin Pilot) on SOF C-130J Super Hercules aircraft.
On June 11, 2024, US Special Operations Command awarded Merlin a $105M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to develop a production-ready reduced-aircrew capability for Special Operations Forces C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, using Merlin's AI-powered Merlin Pilot autonomy system. The program has since passed Preliminary and Critical Design Review.
Award detail
- Agency
- US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- $105M
- Vehicle
- IDIQ
- Awarded
- 2024-06-11
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ contract?
- On June 11, 2024, US Special Operations Command awarded Merlin a $105M Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to develop a production-ready reduced-aircrew capability for Special Operations Forces C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, using Merlin's AI-powered Merlin Pilot autonomy system. The program has since passed Preliminary and Critical Design Review.
- Which agency awarded the USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ contract?
- The USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ contract was awarded by US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) under a IDIQ vehicle.
- How much is the USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ contract worth?
- The USSOCOM C-130J Autonomy Production IDIQ contract has a value of $105M, awarded on 2024-06-11.
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USSOCOM awarded Merlin a $105M IDIQ for C-130J reduced-aircrew autonomy production, announced June 11, 2024
Business Wire: Merlin Awarded $105M Production Contract for USSOCOM Fixed-Wing AutonomyVerified2024-06-11