C130 Low Cost Mondifications
Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 783
- Short name
- C130 Mods
- Acquisition pathway
- Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 4
- Contract obligations
- $81,462,512 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 | $24,953,569 |
| FY2025 | $23,023,492 |
| FY2024 | $16,759,218 |
| FY2023 | $16,726,234 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $70,728,848 | |
| 2 | Corporation Strategic Enterprise Solutions | $10,733,664 |
Contract awards
About this program
The C130 Low Cost Modifications program is a Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping initiative operating under the Middle Tier of Acquisition pathway for the Department of Defense. The program focuses on upgrades and modifications to C-130J aircraft systems, particularly targeting modernization of defensive and communications capabilities. This acquisition program manages the development, integration, and engineering efforts required to enhance existing C-130J platforms with updated technology and capabilities.
Recent contract awards under this program have primarily focused on Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system upgrades from Block 20 to Block 30 configurations and Military Satellite Communications modernization. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command's Aeronautical Systems Center has issued multiple delivery orders ranging from $6.1 million to $69.6 million, with completion dates spanning from 2026 to 2029. Lockheed Martin Corporation, specifically its Aeronautics division, has been the primary contractor for these awards. The contracts utilize both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee pricing structures, with none of the awards designated for set-aside programs. Contract activities include non-recurring engineering, trial kit installation, and integrated system development for the C-130J fleet.
Quick answers
What is C130 Mods?
C130 Low Cost Mondifications (C130 Mods) is a Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP) led by the US Special Operations Command. It follows the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has C130 Mods obligated on contracts?
4 contract awards are coded to C130 Mods, and their actions have obligated $81,462,512 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on C130 Mods?
The contractors obligated the most on C130 Mods contracts are Lockheed Martin Corp ($70,728,848) and Corporation Strategic Enterprise Solutions ($10,733,664).
How much did C130 Mods obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C130 Mods obligated $23,023,492 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C130 Mods?
The latest contract award coded to C130 Mods is FA850925FB001, awarded to Corporation Strategic Enterprise Solutions on December 11, 2024.
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