HH-60W Jolly Green II

The HH-60W Jolly Green II is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. This combat rescue helicopter program represents a significant Department of Defense investment in rotary-wing search and rescue capabilities. The program encompasses not only the aircraft platform itself but also associated training systems, software development, maintenance equipment, and fuel systems modifications.

The program's contract awards range from relatively small purchase orders of $236,957 for specialized components like Cartridge Interface Modules to large-scale software development efforts valued at $91.2 million. Primary contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation for software development, Logistic Services International for training devices ($58.9 million), and various specialized manufacturers such as Robertson Fuel Systems for crashworthy fuel systems ($6.1 million) and Dillon Aero for combat rescue helicopter components ($1.2 million). The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command's Aeronautical Systems Center serves as the primary contracting authority, though some contracts are also awarded through the Army Contracting Command and Office of Naval Research. Contract durations typically span from one to six years, with most awards structured as firm-fixed-price arrangements. Notable is the limited use of set-aside designations, with only one contract specifically designated for small businesses. The majority of contracts support technical development, systems integration, and operational support functions.