AGM-114L LONGBOW HELLFIRE Air to Ground Missle
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 541
- Short name
- LONGBOW HELLFIRE
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 66
- Contract obligations
- $293,731,892 Since fiscal year 1997
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2020 | -$11,796 |
| FY2018 | -$679,916 |
| FY2017 | -$37,353 |
| FY2016 | -$138,985 |
| FY2015 | $509,909 |
| FY2014 | $816,650 |
| FY2013 | -$129,328 |
| FY2012 | $486,948 |
| FY2011 | -$577,493 |
| FY2010 | $2,448,122 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hellfire Systems, LLC | $162,209,120 | |
| 2 | Longbow LLC | $87,401,778 | |
| 3 | American Systems Corporation | $16,442,741 | |
| 4 | General Electric Company | $6,546,595 | |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Computing Systems Inc. 1 | $6,256,364 | |
| 6 | General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Inc. | $2,570,671 | |
| 7 | The Boeing Company | $1,997,039 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,688,172 | |
| 9 | The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York | $1,383,176 | |
| 10 | Engility LLC | $1,276,618 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The AGM-114L LONGBOW HELLFIRE Air to Ground Missile program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway, designated as Acquisition Category IC. The program encompasses the development, production, and sustainment of the LONGBOW HELLFIRE missile system, which is an advanced variant of the HELLFIRE missile family. This weapons system represents a significant Department of Defense investment in precision strike capabilities, with contract activities spanning multiple decades from the 1990s through the 2010s.
The program's contract awards reflect a diverse portfolio of products and services, ranging from missile production and engineering services to software development and logistics support. Contract values vary significantly, from small purchases under $10,000 to major production contracts exceeding $88 million, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to multiple years. Primary contractors include Hellfire Systems Limited Liability Company, LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, and McDonnell Douglas Corporation, with significant work performed in Orlando, Florida. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) serves as the primary contracting authority, though Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and other DoD components also issue contracts. While most awards are unrestricted, some utilize small business and 8(a) set-asides. Common contract types include Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee arrangements, with significant work occurring in defense industrial clusters in Florida, Alabama, and Virginia.
Quick answers
What is LONGBOW HELLFIRE?
AGM-114L LONGBOW HELLFIRE Air to Ground Missle is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has LONGBOW HELLFIRE obligated on contracts?
66 contract awards are coded to LONGBOW HELLFIRE, and their actions have obligated $293,731,892 since fiscal year 1997.
Who are the top contractors on LONGBOW HELLFIRE?
The contractors obligated the most on LONGBOW HELLFIRE contracts are Hellfire Systems, LLC ($162,209,120), Longbow LLC ($87,401,778) and American Systems Corporation ($16,442,741).
What is the latest contract award for LONGBOW HELLFIRE?
The latest contract award coded to LONGBOW HELLFIRE is N0001913D0011-0018, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on July 21, 2014.
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