Attack Aircraft Carrier
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 414
- Short name
- CVN-68
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 5
- Contract obligations
- $191,426,424 Since fiscal year 2006
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,218,129 |
| FY2025 | $151,781,924 |
| FY2024 | $29,325,882 |
| FY2016 | -$287 |
| FY2015 | -$3,704 |
| FY2009 | -$1,456,982 |
| FY2008 | $2,722,748 |
| FY2006 | $1,838,715 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $188,325,935 | |
| 2 | Rockwell Automation Inc. | $1,831,733 | |
| 3 | Huntington Ingalls Inc. | $700,709 | |
| 4 | Electric Boat Corporation | $568,048 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVN-68) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway within the Department of Defense. The program, identified by DoD Acquisition Program Number 414, focuses on the development and maintenance of attack aircraft carrier capabilities for the U.S. military. As a Major Defense Acquisition Program, it represents a significant investment in naval warfare capabilities.
Recent contract awards associated with the program range from relatively small obligations of $708 to larger awards exceeding $29 million, with contract completion timelines spanning from one to three years. The largest recent award, valued at $29.3 million, was made to L3 Technologies, Inc. Communication Systems-West Division for manned and unmanned teaming capabilities. Other contracted deliverables include machinery control system enclosures and trade support services. The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and Naval procurement offices appear as primary contracting authorities. None of the reviewed contracts utilized set-aside designations, and all were structured as delivery orders with either firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing arrangements.
Quick answers
What is CVN-68?
Attack Aircraft Carrier (CVN-68) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has CVN-68 obligated on contracts?
5 contract awards are coded to CVN-68, and their actions have obligated $191,426,424 since fiscal year 2006.
Who are the top contractors on CVN-68?
The contractors obligated the most on CVN-68 contracts are L3 Technologies, Inc. ($188,325,935), Rockwell Automation Inc. ($1,831,733) and Huntington Ingalls Inc. ($700,709).
How much did CVN-68 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CVN-68 obligated $151,781,924 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CVN-68?
The latest contract award coded to CVN-68 is W58RGZ26F0059, awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. on December 16, 2025.
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