F-5E
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 316
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 205
- Contract obligations
- $139,812,793 Since fiscal year 2007
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | -$1,253,816 |
| FY2023 | -$1,920,424 |
| FY2022 | -$496,701 |
| FY2021 | -$685,174 |
| FY2020 | -$61,950 |
| FY2019 | $21,149,949 |
| FY2018 | $22,433,029 |
| FY2017 | $22,288,923 |
| FY2016 | $28,084,015 |
| FY2015 | $27,882,526 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $131,611,380 | |
| 2 | Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. | $1,189,536 | |
| 3 | Helicopter Tech, Inc. | $998,678 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Technical Services, Inc. | $700,758 | |
| 5 | GE Aviation Systems LLC | $666,779 | |
| 6 | Aero International, LLC | $401,047 | |
| 7 | Howe Machine & Tool Corp. | $381,962 | |
| 8 | Eaton Corporation | $374,908 | |
| 9 | Argo-Tech Corporation Costa Mesa | $318,218 | |
| 10 | Logistic Specialties, Inc. | $277,753 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The F-5E is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under program number 316. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway, this program supports the maintenance, sustainment, and modernization of F-5N/F aircraft operated by the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Reserve. The program encompasses a fleet of 44 aircraft requiring ongoing depot-level maintenance, inspections, repairs, and engineering support.
Contract awards under this program primarily focus on aircraft parts procurement, depot maintenance services, and emergency repair support. Award values range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars for individual components to large depot maintenance contracts exceeding $60 million. Notable contracts include comprehensive depot maintenance services provided by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation's Aeronautics Systems Division in St. Augustine, Florida, with key subcontractors including Eaton Corporation, Lord Corp, and Kidde Technologies Inc. The Naval Air Systems Command and Air Force are the primary contracting agencies, with a mix of both competitive and small business set-aside awards. Contract types are predominantly Firm Fixed Price, with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangements for depot maintenance services. Common procured items include hydraulic components, landing gear parts, electrical systems, and cartridge-actuated devices for emergency systems, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to multiple years.
Quick answers
What is F-5E?
F-5E is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has F-5E obligated on contracts?
205 contract awards are coded to F-5E, and their actions have obligated $139,812,793 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on F-5E?
The contractors obligated the most on F-5E contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($131,611,380), Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. ($1,189,536) and Helicopter Tech, Inc. ($998,678).
What is the latest contract award for F-5E?
The latest contract award coded to F-5E is FA825114M0183, awarded to Unical Aviation, Inc. on September 22, 2014.
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