CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter

The CH-47F Improved Cargo Helicopter is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway by the U.S. Department of Defense. This program, designated with Acquisition Category IC, involves the procurement, maintenance, and ongoing modernization of the CH-47F Chinook helicopter platform. The program encompasses a wide range of activities including aircraft modifications, component manufacturing, systems integration, and logistics support to maintain and enhance the operational capabilities of the cargo helicopter fleet.

Contract awards under this program typically range from small purchases of $10,000 to large delivery orders exceeding $180 million, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years through 2026. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command serves as the primary contracting authority. Major prime contractors include The Boeing Company, Honeywell International Inc., Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace), and various specialized manufacturers. These contractors provide diverse products and services including aircraft components, avionics systems, fuel systems, engineering support, and maintenance services. Notable subcontractors include Heligear Acquisition CO. (Northstar Aerospace), Triumph Actuation Systems, and various specialized component manufacturers. The majority of work is performed at facilities in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Iowa, with no small business set-aside designations observed in the contract awards. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price, with some cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements for engineering and development work.