High Mobility Artillery Rocket System

The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under Acquisition Category IC through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. HIMARS is a mobile rocket artillery system that provides ground forces with precision strike capabilities. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of launcher systems, along with associated equipment, logistics support, and testing capabilities.

The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders of under $100,000 to large-scale production and support contracts exceeding $1 billion. Lockheed Martin Corporation serves as the primary contractor, particularly through its Missiles and Fire Control division, delivering full-rate production units, life-cycle contractor support, and test fleet maintenance services. Notable contracts include a $1.18 billion firm-fixed-price contract for full-rate production supporting Foreign Military Sales to the UAE and Singapore, and multiple life-cycle support contracts valued between $147-258 million with durations of 2-5 years. The U.S. Army Contracting Command, particularly through the Program Executive Office Missiles and Space, is the predominant contracting authority. No set-aside designations were utilized in the reviewed contract awards. Work is performed at various locations, including Grand Prairie, Texas, and Letterkenny Army Depot, which was specifically equipped for HIMARS component repair capabilities.