Expeditionary Fast Transport
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 247
- Short name
- EPF
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IB
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 5
- Contract obligations
- $8,026,758 Since fiscal year 2021
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 | $2,945,900 |
| FY2025 | $4,973,864 |
| FY2021 | $106,994 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. | $6,475,342 | |
| 2 | Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. | $1,444,422 | |
| 3 | Austal Usa, LLC | $106,994 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| EPF class vessels - fgrr ships main engines reactivation - FY26 | $480,047 | |
| Usns cody - ssdg 2K engine service - FY26 | $222,224 | |
| Usns yuma 2K maintenance and usns brunswick 6K maintenance | $1,222,198 | |
| Usns spearhead transportation devices FY25 | $5,995,294 | |
| EPF 11 cooling system | $106,994 |
About this program
The Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category of IB. The program, identified by Department of Defense Acquisition Program ID 247-MDP, focuses on expeditionary fast transport capabilities for military operations. The program represents a significant investment in naval transport infrastructure and capabilities.
The available contract data shows a firm fixed-price delivery order awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command to Austal USA, LLC for EPF cooling system components. This specific award, valued at $106,994, was executed in June 2021 with completion scheduled for July 2021. Austal USA, LLC, operating as a foreign-owned manufacturer, serves as a prime contractor with established experience in Navy shipbuilding programs, particularly the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program. The contract was executed without set-aside provisions through standard competitive procedures. The Department of the Navy appears to be the primary funding agency for this program based on the available contract data.
Quick answers
What is EPF?
Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IB. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has EPF obligated on contracts?
5 contract awards are coded to EPF, and their actions have obligated $8,026,758 since fiscal year 2021.
Who are the top contractors on EPF?
The contractors obligated the most on EPF contracts are Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. ($6,475,342), Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Inc. ($1,444,422) and Austal Usa, LLC ($106,994).
How much did EPF obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to EPF obligated $4,973,864 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for EPF?
The latest contract award coded to EPF is N3220526P0033, awarded to Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. on June 24, 2026.
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