F-22 Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter Aircraft

The F-22 Raptor Advanced Tactical Fighter Aircraft program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program encompasses the development, production, and sustainment of the F-22 Raptor, an advanced tactical fighter aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. This acquisition program represents a comprehensive effort to deliver and maintain air superiority capabilities through advanced aviation technology, weapons systems integration, and ongoing platform modernization.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily consist of large-scale delivery orders and definitive contracts ranging from $1 million to over $500 million, with performance periods typically spanning 2-5 years. Lockheed Martin Corporation, particularly through its Aeronautics Company division, serves as the primary contractor across most awards, while Pratt & Whitney provides F119 engine sustainment services. Notable contract activities include the Follow-on Agile Sustainment to the Raptor (FASTER) program ($3.05 billion ceiling), Advanced Raptor Enhancement and Sustainment (ARES) delivery orders, and various technology maturation initiatives. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Aeronautical Systems Center is the predominant funding agency, with most work performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and White Settlement, Texas. While the majority of contracts have no set-aside designation, occasional small business set-asides are utilized for specialized services. Contract types vary between firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost-plus-incentive arrangements, reflecting the complex nature of fighter aircraft development and sustainment activities.