KC-130J Transport Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 433
- Short name
- KC-130J
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 16
- Contract obligations
- $9,176,626 Since fiscal year 2015
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 | $50,038 |
| FY2023 | $263,082 |
| FY2022 | -$191,339 |
| FY2021 | $1,585,056 |
| FY2020 | $2,337,666 |
| FY2019 | -$73,195 |
| FY2018 | -$38,013 |
| FY2017 | $30,261 |
| FY2016 | $1,512,933 |
| FY2015 | $3,700,138 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Nevada Company, LLC | $3,731,383 | |
| 2 | Redstone Defense Systems | $3,196,497 | |
| 3 | Certified Manufacturing Enterprises LLC | $1,642,433 | |
| 4 | Atap Inc. | $263,082 | |
| 5 | Hok, Inc. | $146,337 | |
| 6 | GE Aviation Systems LLC | $73,025 | |
| 7 | Triman Industries Inc. | $50,038 | |
| 8 | AAR Supply Chain, Inc. | $26,641 | |
| 9 | Hoffman Engineering, LLC | $14,795 | |
| 10 | Kaman Aerospace Corporation | $13,392 |
10 of 13 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement of various peculiar support equipment | $50,038 | |
| Procurement of 119 peculiar support equipment. | $263,082 | |
| Installation of harvesthawk+ weapons systems for KC-130J | $1,393,717 | |
| KC-130J harvest hawk plus upgrade | $2,337,666 | |
| Ground station adapter cable | $13,392 | |
| Transducer, ultrasonic test | $12,639 | |
| Hinge, aircraft | $1,785 | |
| The SOW states that the contractor shall provide 33 sets of aurs cables in accordance with (IAW) the preliminary… | $746,739 | |
| New task order for H-60M aircraft tail position light switch | $684,796 | |
| Telescope, straight | $14,795 | |
| Hubbss advanced kit | $4,580 | |
| P/N 51500-100, electronic latch tester | $26,641 | |
| Eight (8) kawasaki mules and 3-year spares package in concurrence with the kuwait LOA | $146,337 | |
| 713000-4 category 2 | $73,025 | |
| New task order for KC-130 time compliance technical order modifications | $1,764,962 | |
| Eids and epcs production | $1,642,433 |
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About this program
The KC-130J Transport Aircraft is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) designated as Acquisition Category IC under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program manages the acquisition and sustainment of the KC-130J aircraft platform, which serves as a transport and aerial refueling aircraft for military operations. The program operates under Department of Defense program identification number 433 and is primarily administered through the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division.
Recent contract awards associated with the KC-130J program range from small purchases of $4,579 for equipment kits to larger system upgrades exceeding $2.3 million, with typical performance periods of 6-18 months. Sierra Nevada Corporation of Colorado Springs emerged as a significant contractor, receiving multiple firm-fixed-price delivery orders for HarvestHawk+ weapons systems installations and upgrades valued between $1.4 and $2.3 million. Contract awards encompass diverse requirements including peculiar support equipment, ground support equipment, aircraft components, and technical modifications. The Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division serve as the primary contracting authorities. Several contracts utilize small business set-asides, including Competitive 8(a) and Total Small Business designations, with notable examples being a $263,081 award to Atap Inc. for support equipment and a $1.76 million task order for Time Compliance Technical Order modifications.
Quick answers
What is KC-130J?
KC-130J Transport Aircraft 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 active.
How much has KC-130J obligated on contracts?
16 contract awards are coded to KC-130J, and their actions have obligated $9,176,626 since fiscal year 2015.
Who are the top contractors on KC-130J?
The contractors obligated the most on KC-130J contracts are Sierra Nevada Company, LLC ($3,731,383), Redstone Defense Systems ($3,196,497) and Certified Manufacturing Enterprises LLC ($1,642,433).
What is the latest contract award for KC-130J?
The latest contract award coded to KC-130J is N6833526P1020, awarded to Triman Industries Inc. on February 23, 2026.
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