C-17 Beyond Line of Sight 1
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- W38
- Short name
- C-17 BLOS 1
- 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
- $38,804,797 Since fiscal year 2024
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 | -$9,689,070 |
| FY2025 | $1,180,847 |
| FY2024 | $47,313,020 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $38,564,797 | |
| 2 | 4 Star Technologies, Inc. | $240,000 |
Contract awards
About this program
The C-17 Beyond Line of Sight 1 (C-17 BLOS 1) is a Major Capability Acquisition program within the Department of Defense, designated as an Acquisition Category III program. The program appears to focus on the development and implementation of beyond line-of-sight capabilities for the C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft fleet. This initiative falls under a broader acquisition plan supporting the Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities.
Recent contract awards associated with this program have been issued by the Air Force Materiel Command through delivery orders on an Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at over $47 billion. The Boeing Company serves as the prime contractor, receiving firm-fixed-price delivery orders ranging from approximately $21 million to $74 million, with performance periods extending through 2028. The scope of work includes total sustainment services, minor development, and the procurement of Beyond Line-of-Sight retrofit kits and materials for the C-17 fleet. These services encompass program management, engineering, supply chain solutions, and depot maintenance/modifications. The contracts reviewed show no small business set-aside designations, suggesting this work is designated for large defense contractors with specialized capabilities in aircraft sustainment and modification.
Quick answers
What is C-17 BLOS 1?
C-17 Beyond Line of Sight 1 (C-17 BLOS 1) 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 C-17 BLOS 1 obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to C-17 BLOS 1, and their actions have obligated $38,804,797 since fiscal year 2024.
Who are the top contractors on C-17 BLOS 1?
The contractors obligated the most on C-17 BLOS 1 contracts are The Boeing Company ($38,564,797) and 4 Star Technologies, Inc. ($240,000).
How much did C-17 BLOS 1 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C-17 BLOS 1 obligated $1,180,847 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C-17 BLOS 1?
The latest contract award coded to C-17 BLOS 1 is FA852626FB013, awarded to 4 Star Technologies, Inc. on June 4, 2026.
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