AV-8B HARRIER II V/STOL Close-Air-Support Fighter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 167
- Short name
- AV-8B
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 149
- Contract obligations
- $150,856,699 Since fiscal year 2005
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2019 | -$207,994 |
| FY2018 | $25,917 |
| FY2017 | -$265,576 |
| FY2016 | -$346,290 |
| FY2015 | -$1,412,584 |
| FY2014 | $2,172,215 |
| FY2013 | $14,862,785 |
| FY2012 | $22,171,399 |
| FY2011 | $29,737,718 |
| FY2010 | $29,030,532 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAE Aviation And Technical Services LLC | $53,891,068 | |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $20,977,281 | |
| 3 | GE Aviation Systems LLC | $19,892,161 | |
| 4 | The Boeing Company | $19,580,460 | |
| 5 | The Boeing Company | $11,766,988 | |
| 6 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $11,196,068 | |
| 7 | Rolls-Royce PLC | $2,364,990 | |
| 8 | BAE Systems PLC | $1,850,211 | |
| 9 | Goodrich Corporation | $1,681,470 | |
| 10 | LTM Inc. | $1,221,685 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The AV-8B Harrier II V/STOL Close-Air-Support Fighter program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program supports the development, maintenance, and modernization of the AV-8B Harrier II, a vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) aircraft primarily used for close air support missions. The program encompasses multiple aspects of aircraft sustainment, including systems engineering, logistics support, and various technical upgrades for radar systems, mission computers, and targeting capabilities.
The contract awards associated with this program typically range from small purchases of under $10,000 to major delivery orders exceeding $5 million, with performance periods generally spanning 12-24 months. Primary contracted services include engineering support, logistics services, operational flight program updates, and hardware procurement for systems such as the LITENING targeting pod and radar components. The majority of contracts are structured as delivery orders with either Cost Plus Fixed Fee or Firm Fixed Price pricing arrangements. Notable contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, particularly for LITENING pod-related work. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) appears as the primary contracting agency, with most awards having no set-aside designations. While specific performance locations are not consistently cited in the contract data, the work appears to support both U.S. Marine Corps operations and foreign military sales to partners including Italy and Spain.
Quick answers
What is AV-8B?
AV-8B HARRIER II V/STOL Close-Air-Support Fighter 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 AV-8B obligated on contracts?
149 contract awards are coded to AV-8B, and their actions have obligated $150,856,699 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on AV-8B?
The contractors obligated the most on AV-8B contracts are PAE Aviation And Technical Services LLC ($53,891,068), The Boeing Company ($52,324,729 across 3 registrations) and GE Aviation Systems LLC ($19,892,161).
What is the latest contract award for AV-8B?
The latest contract award coded to AV-8B is N0001910D0002-0017, awarded to The Boeing Company on December 20, 2012.
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