A-10(THUNDERBOLT II)

The A-10 Thunderbolt II (A-10) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program encompasses the sustainment, modification, and modernization of the A-10 close air support aircraft fleet. Based on the contract data, this acquisition program includes comprehensive logistics support, technical engineering services, and depot-level maintenance activities to maintain operational readiness of the aircraft fleet.

The contract awards from 2013-2024 show a diverse range of procurements including aircraft spare parts (such as brake components, wing assemblies, and structural elements), technical order maintenance, engineering services, and depot-level repairs. Contract values typically range from under $100,000 for small component purchases to over $5 million for major engineering and maintenance efforts, with performance periods spanning 6 months to 5 years. Key contractors include R&M Government Services Inc., Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation, and various small business manufacturers. The primary funding agencies are the Air Force Materiel Command's Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the Defense Logistics Agency. Many contracts are executed as firm-fixed-price arrangements, with a mix of total small business set-asides and unrestricted competitions. Primary places of performance include Hill Air Force Base, Utah; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and various contractor facilities across the United States.