B-2 Common Very Low Frequency Receiver
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- F98
- Short name
- B-2 CVR
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $9,825,158 Since fiscal year 2023
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4,729,856 |
| FY2024 | $3,032,409 |
| FY2023 | $2,062,893 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $9,825,158 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| VLF stratcom KGR-72 | $165,854 | |
| Second task order for CVRI1 sustainment long-term sustainment of the CVRI1 system utilized by the USAF B-2 strategic… | $7,330,947 | |
| CVRI1 sustainment of B-2 KGR-72 | $2,328,357 |
About this program
The B-2 Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (B-2 CVR) is a Major Capability Acquisition program operating under Acquisition Category III within the Department of Defense. The program focuses on the development and sustainment of very low frequency receiver systems for the B-2 bomber platform. This acquisition program is managed through a formal Acquisition Plan (AP) and follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway for defense acquisitions.
The program's current contract activity includes a significant delivery order (FA873523DB003-FA873523FB006) awarded to Collins Aerospace Government Systems, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation, for the sustainment of B-2 KGR-72 systems. This Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangement, valued at $15,796,873.00 with an initial obligation of $2,312,893.00, runs through September 14, 2024. The contract was awarded through the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex with no set-aside designation. The work is performed under the CVRI1 contract vehicle, demonstrating the program's reliance on established defense contractors with specialized aerospace and communications capabilities.
Quick answers
What is B-2 CVR?
B-2 Common Very Low Frequency Receiver (B-2 CVR) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Air Force. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has B-2 CVR obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to B-2 CVR, and their actions have obligated $9,825,158 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on B-2 CVR?
The contractor obligated the most on B-2 CVR contracts is Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($9,825,158).
How much did B-2 CVR obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to B-2 CVR obligated $4,729,856 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for B-2 CVR?
The latest contract award coded to B-2 CVR is FA873525FB003, awarded to Rockwell Collins, Inc. on September 4, 2025.
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