Hercules Cargo Plane
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 548
- Short name
- C-130H
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,178
- Contract obligations
- $507,049,050 Since fiscal year 2006
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 | $1,271,323 |
| FY2025 | $804,640 |
| FY2024 | $169,565 |
| FY2023 | $23,360 |
| FY2022 | -$191 |
| FY2021 | -$26,060 |
| FY2020 | -$321 |
| FY2019 | -$3,084,839 |
| FY2018 | -$406,303 |
| FY2017 | -$419,768 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corp | $87,044,038 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $45,821,837 | |
| 3 | Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | $37,673,909 | |
| 4 | Middle Georgia Diversified Industries, Inc. | $31,251,007 | |
| 5 | MTC Technologies Inc. | $25,471,081 | |
| 6 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $23,874,224 | |
| 7 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $23,061,835 | |
| 8 | CEF Industries, LLC | $22,449,749 | |
| 9 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $20,525,933 | |
| 10 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $17,270,970 |
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About this program
The Hercules Cargo Plane (C-130H) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under program number 548. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway, this program oversees the acquisition and maintenance of the C-130H aircraft platform. The program encompasses a broad scope of aircraft systems, components, and support services essential to maintaining operational readiness of the transport fleet.
Contract awards under this program primarily focus on aircraft components, repair services, and system upgrades, with individual contract values ranging from several thousand to over $12 million and performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Key acquisitions include radar components, brake systems, avionics equipment, and oxygen system components. The Department of the Air Force, particularly the Air Force Materiel Command and Special Operations Command, serves as the primary contracting authority. Notable contractors include Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, GFS Supply & Services Company, and various specialty manufacturers. While most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, some opportunities are designated for small businesses. Contract vehicles include a mix of firm-fixed-price purchase orders, delivery orders, and definitive contracts, with the majority structured as firm-fixed-price arrangements.
Quick answers
What is C-130H?
Hercules Cargo Plane (C-130H) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has C-130H obligated on contracts?
1,178 contract awards are coded to C-130H, and their actions have obligated $507,049,050 since fiscal year 2006.
Who are the top contractors on C-130H?
The contractors obligated the most on C-130H contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corp ($87,044,038), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($45,821,837) and Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation ($37,673,909).
How much did C-130H obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to C-130H obligated $804,640 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for C-130H?
The latest contract award coded to C-130H is FA855326F0006, awarded to Pacific Propeller International LLC on February 6, 2026.
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