Blackhawk (UH-60) Uttas Helicopter

The BLACKHAWK (UH-60) UTTAS HELICOPTER program is a major Department of Defense acquisition program for the procurement and sustainment of the UH-60 Black Hawk utility tactical transport aircraft system. The program encompasses a broad range of activities including airframe procurement, technical services, engineering support, and various aircraft component acquisitions. This acquisition program has been active since at least 1989 and represents a significant long-term investment in rotary-wing capabilities for the U.S. military.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily consist of delivery orders and definitive contracts, with most work performed under cost-plus-fixed-fee or firm-fixed-price arrangements. Major contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Westwind Technologies, and various defense industry leaders such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics. Contract values range from under $100,000 to over $600 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. The primary funding agencies are the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command and U.S. Army Industrial Operations. Most contracts are unrestricted (no set-aside designations), with primary places of performance in Connecticut, Alabama, and California. Common deliverables include engineering technical services, aircraft structural components, research and development, and systems engineering support.