AGM-114L LONGBOW HELLFIRE Air to Ground Missle

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.