The U.S. Air Force awarded RTX Corporation's Pratt & Whitney division a delivery order for Pressure Gain Propulsion (PGP) research and development with a ceiling value of $15.5M. Issued on September 27, 2018, this cost-plus-fixed-fee contract was completed by October 25, 2022, with performance conducted at Pratt & Whitney's Hartford, Connecticut facility. Modification A00002 to this contract involved the deobligation and cancellation of remaining funds. No set-aside designation was utilized for this award, reflecting the contractor's status as a large, established aerospace and defense manufacturer. Pratt & Whitney's expertise in advanced propulsion technologies and specialized aerospace engineering made it well-positioned to support the Air Force's objectives in this emerging propulsion research area.
This delivery order represents a continuation of Pratt & Whitney's strategic role as a critical supplier of propulsion systems and advanced technologies to the Department of Defense. The company's extensive experience in developing military aircraft engines, turbine components, and innovative energy systems across platforms including the F-15, F-16, and F-35 demonstrates its capability to execute complex research initiatives. The PGP contract aligns with the Air Force's broader interests in next-generation propulsion technologies that could enhance military aviation capabilities. As a child contract vehicle under a larger indefinite delivery arrangement, this award leveraged Pratt & Whitney's established relationship with Air Force Materiel Command and other defense agencies to advance specialized propulsion concepts.