Combat Search and Rescue Replacement Vehicle (CSAR-X)
Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 329
- Short name
- CSAR-X
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- Acquisition status
- Terminated
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 25
- Contract obligations
- $6,079,245,081 Since fiscal year 2004
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 | $68,796,189 |
| FY2025 | $303,857,764 |
| FY2024 | $836,175,824 |
| FY2023 | $937,067,419 |
| FY2022 | $457,306,167 |
| FY2021 | $708,261,898 |
| FY2020 | $721,165,753 |
| FY2019 | $850,452,624 |
| FY2018 | $310,231,656 |
| FY2017 | $244,664,129 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $6,027,003,785 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $38,726,226 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC | $7,401,061 | |
| 4 | L-3 Communications Corporation | $3,440,398 | |
| 5 | Goodrich Corporation | $1,250,000 | |
| 6 | Chelton, Inc. | $726,906 | |
| 7 | Hornet Acquisitionco, LLC | $562,500 | |
| 8 | Mission Systems Orchard Park Inc. | $41,600 | |
| 9 | Xerox Corporation | $28,299 | |
| 10 | GE Aviation Systems LLC | $25,524 |
10 of 15 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Acat 1D - CRH | $6,027,003,807 | |
| Fitting, mounting bracket | $2,900 | |
| Dell M905 4 x six core opteron 8439SE | $25,458 | |
| Phantom mask training | $41,600 | |
| USS denver(LPD-9) | $0 | |
| WCBK55P (WC bookmark 55P) | $28,299 | |
| FAP lodging | $165 | |
| Base period indefinite quantity | $10,259 | |
| SV | $14,662,132 | |
| Delivery Order N0016400G0007-0023 | $17,375,000 | |
| Delivery Order N0016400G0007-0028 | $582,400 | |
| SV | $1,917,830 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ08 | $335,137 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ06 | $765,199 | |
| Delivery Order F0960300D0120-0024 | $25,524 | |
| Delivery Order F0960303D0073-0003 | $726,906 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ05 | $59,366 | |
| Delivery Order N0016400G0007-0021 | $5,244,826 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ04 | $1,795,184 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ03 | $337,791 | |
| Delivery Order USZA2203D0006-RJ02 | $222,668 | |
| SV | $809,138 | |
| Definitive Contract F0960303C0378 | $2,375,000 | |
| Delivery Order N0016400G0007-0018 | $3,748,626 | |
| Delivery Order N0016400G0007-0009 | $11,276,682 |
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About this program
The Combat Search and Rescue Replacement Vehicle (CSAR-X) is a Pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) with an Acquisition Category ID designation operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program appears focused on developing and acquiring specialized aircraft and related systems for combat search and rescue missions. This initiative represents a significant defense procurement effort aimed at maintaining and enhancing military rescue capabilities.
The program's contract portfolio is dominated by a $5.3 billion firm-fixed-price contract awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 2014 for the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program, scheduled for completion in 2028. Other significant contracts include multiple delivery orders to Raytheon Company for night vision equipment, with values ranging from $2 million to $17 million, and various awards to L-3 Communications Integrated for aircraft structural maintenance and repair services ranging from $90,000 to $1.7 million. Primary contracting agencies include the Aeronautical Systems Center, Naval Surface Warfare Center, and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex. The contracts show no consistent use of set-aside designations, with primary performance locations including McKinney, Texas, and Lexington, Kentucky. Contract types vary between firm-fixed-price and cost-plus arrangements, with performance periods typically ranging from one to five years.
Quick answers
What is CSAR-X?
Combat Search and Rescue Replacement Vehicle (CSAR-X) is a Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT ID. Its acquisition status is terminated.
How much has CSAR-X obligated on contracts?
25 contract awards are coded to CSAR-X, and their actions have obligated $6,079,245,081 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on CSAR-X?
The contractors obligated the most on CSAR-X contracts are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($6,027,003,785), Raytheon Company ($38,726,226) and Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC ($7,401,061).
How much did CSAR-X obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CSAR-X obligated $303,857,764 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CSAR-X?
The latest contract award coded to CSAR-X is FA862914C2403, awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on June 26, 2014.
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