C-5B GALAXY Inter-Theater Airlift Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 201
- Short name
- C-5B
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 776
- Contract obligations
- $697,803,119 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1,933,589 |
| FY2024 | $33,844 |
| FY2022 | -$30,161,821 |
| FY2020 | -$9,269,114 |
| FY2019 | $680,503 |
| FY2018 | $727,272 |
| FY2017 | $28,980,023 |
| FY2016 | $22,168,353 |
| FY2015 | $34,205,083 |
| FY2014 | $60,360,421 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flightsafety Defense Corporation | $228,309,766 | |
| 2 | Marianna Airmotive Corp | $117,142,300 | |
| 3 | Goodrich Corporation | $82,291,563 | |
| 4 | Moog Inc. | $44,210,583 | |
| 5 | CAE USA Inc. | $41,432,166 | |
| 6 | Thomas Instrument, Incorporated | $30,081,064 | |
| 7 | Triumph Aerostructures, LLC | $24,554,665 | |
| 8 | Eagle Tool & Machine Co., Inc. | $19,616,905 | |
| 9 | JDC Industries, Inc. | $18,327,336 | |
| 10 | CPI Aerostructures Inc. | $9,087,757 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The C-5B GALAXY Inter-Theater Airlift Aircraft program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program oversees the sustainment, maintenance, and modernization of the C-5B Galaxy strategic airlift aircraft fleet. The program's scope encompasses both aircraft systems support and ground support equipment maintenance to ensure continued operational capability of this strategic airlift platform.
The federal contract awards associated with this program primarily consist of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), component repairs, structural maintenance, and spare parts procurement. Contract values range from small purchases of several hundred dollars for individual components to multi-million dollar awards exceeding $9 million for comprehensive structural repairs. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company and BAE Systems are notable prime contractors for major systems support, while numerous small businesses participate through various set-aside designations, particularly Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and Total Small Business set-asides. The Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) is the predominant contracting authority, typically issuing firm-fixed-price delivery orders with performance periods ranging from several months to multiple years. Contract vehicles include both standalone purchase orders for specific components and longer-term Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for ongoing maintenance and logistics support.
Quick answers
What is C-5B?
C-5B GALAXY Inter-Theater Airlift Aircraft is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has C-5B obligated on contracts?
776 contract awards are coded to C-5B, and their actions have obligated $697,803,119 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on C-5B?
The contractors obligated the most on C-5B contracts are Flightsafety Defense Corporation ($228,309,766), Marianna Airmotive Corp ($117,142,300) and Goodrich Corporation ($82,291,563).
How much did C-5B obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C-5B obligated $1,933,589 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C-5B?
The latest contract award coded to C-5B is SPRWA125F0024, awarded to Thomas Instrument, Incorporated on June 9, 2025.
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