KC-130J Transport Aircraft

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.