H-1 Upgrades (4BW/4BN)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 101
- Short name
- H-1 Upgrades
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,308
- Contract obligations
- $11,264,980,364 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 | $408,563,720 |
| FY2025 | $240,875,847 |
| FY2024 | $172,848,597 |
| FY2023 | $199,278,322 |
| FY2022 | $148,680,295 |
| FY2021 | $242,105,007 |
| FY2020 | $395,424,501 |
| FY2019 | $898,421,233 |
| FY2018 | $793,225,002 |
| FY2017 | $676,163,305 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Textron Inc. | $9,271,163,877 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $707,620,168 | |
| 3 | Thales AVS France SAS | $240,305,796 | |
| 4 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $111,155,835 | |
| 5 | Simmonds Precision Products Inc. | $101,319,065 | |
| 6 | Thales | $90,059,500 | |
| 7 | Teledyne Flir, LLC | $67,130,225 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $65,455,849 | |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $55,005,476 | |
| 10 | Propper International Sales, Inc. | $38,929,800 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The H-1 Upgrades (4BW/4BN) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program focuses on modernizing and sustaining the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy's fleet of H-1 helicopters, specifically the UH-1Y and AH-1Z variants. The scope includes comprehensive aircraft upgrades, systems integration, and ongoing maintenance and logistics support, with significant foreign military sales components supporting allied nations including Bahrain and the Czech Republic.
Contract awards under this program typically range from $10,000 to $455 million, with performance periods spanning from three months to seven years. Primary contractors include Bell Textron Inc., Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Thales AVS France SAS, who provide aircraft modifications, system configuration sets, and advanced helmet-mounted display systems respectively. Notable subcontractors include Good Automation LLC, Techni-Tool LLC, and Mercury Systems Inc. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Air Warfare Center serve as the predominant funding agencies. While most large-scale contracts are unrestricted, the program utilizes 8(a) and small business set-asides for specialized equipment and components, particularly through contractors like Greene Machine & Manufacturing Inc. and D. Gillette Industrial Service's Inc. Primary places of performance include Fort Worth, Texas; Woodland Hills, California; and various contractor facilities across the United States, with some work performed in France for specific components.
Quick answers
What is H-1 Upgrades?
H-1 Upgrades (4BW/4BN) 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 IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has H-1 Upgrades obligated on contracts?
1,308 contract awards are coded to H-1 Upgrades, and their actions have obligated $11,264,980,364 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on H-1 Upgrades?
The contractors obligated the most on H-1 Upgrades contracts are Bell Textron Inc. ($9,271,163,877), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($762,625,644 across 2 registrations) and Thales AVS France SAS ($240,305,796).
How much did H-1 Upgrades obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to H-1 Upgrades obligated $240,875,847 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for H-1 Upgrades?
The latest contract award coded to H-1 Upgrades is N0001926F2221, awarded to Allthingsflying, LLC on July 17, 2026.
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