C-130J Block Upgrade 7.0/8.1 Retrofit
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- Y49
- Short name
- C-130J BU
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT II
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1
- Contract obligations
- $6,526,270 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,107,466 |
| FY2025 | $888,322 |
| FY2024 | $13,310 |
| FY2023 | $3,517,172 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selecttech Services Corporation | $6,526,270 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Block 7.0/8.1 gabreski installs | $6,526,270 |
About this program
The C-130J Block Upgrade 7.0/8.1 Retrofit (C-130J BU) is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program designated as an Acquisition Category II effort within the Department of Defense. This program focuses on implementing significant upgrades and modifications to the C-130J aircraft fleet through Block 7.0 and 8.1 improvements. The program operates under a formal Acquisition Plan (AP) framework, indicating a structured approach to managing and executing these critical aircraft modernization efforts.
The program's contracting activities include delivery orders under large-scale Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDV), as evidenced by a recent $3.53 million firm-fixed-price award to Selecttech Services Corporation through the Sustainment Support for Special Operations Forces Recovery and Rotary Managed Aircraft IDV. This particular contract, administered by the Air Force's Aeronautical Systems Center, supports Block 7.0/8.1 installations at Gabreski with a performance period extending to July 2025. The parent IDV has a ceiling value of $996 million and is structured as a Total Small Business set-aside, though this specific delivery order was awarded without set-aside provisions. The contract focuses on aircraft modification and sustainment support services, particularly for special operations aircraft involved in personnel recovery missions.
Quick answers
What is C-130J BU?
C-130J Block Upgrade 7.0/8.1 Retrofit (C-130J BU) 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 II. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has C-130J BU obligated on contracts?
1 contract award is coded to C-130J BU, and its actions have obligated $6,526,270 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on C-130J BU?
The contractor obligated the most on C-130J BU contracts is Selecttech Services Corporation ($6,526,270).
How much did C-130J BU obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C-130J BU obligated $888,322 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C-130J BU?
The latest contract award coded to C-130J BU is FA862923F0004, awarded to Selecttech Services Corporation on July 18, 2023.
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