Littoral Combat Ship
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 374
- Short name
- LCS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 973
- Contract obligations
- $22,578,464,622 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 | $95,775,041 |
| FY2025 | $380,817,194 |
| FY2024 | $274,153,304 |
| FY2023 | $302,965,473 |
| FY2022 | $435,069,418 |
| FY2021 | $556,525,156 |
| FY2020 | $2,868,031,027 |
| FY2019 | $2,036,956,557 |
| FY2018 | $3,081,050,641 |
| FY2017 | $1,016,540,130 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $11,101,460,532 | |
| 2 | Austal Usa, LLC | $7,768,081,702 | |
| 3 | Bath Iron Works Corporation | $946,768,078 | |
| 4 | National Steel And Shipbuilding Company | $569,084,981 | |
| 5 | BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Jacksonville LLC | $386,892,678 | |
| 6 | Vigor Marine LLC | $288,185,633 | |
| 7 | Caci Technologies, LLC | $199,796,608 | |
| 8 | General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. | $168,099,102 | |
| 9 | Marine Group Boat Works, LLC | $143,951,849 | |
| 10 | Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. | $108,915,419 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 973 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of the Navy, designated with Acquisition Program ID 374-MDP and Acquisition Category IC. The program encompasses the development, acquisition, and sustainment of a class of naval vessels designed for operations in littoral (near-shore) waters. These ships are equipped for various mission types including surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and mine countermeasures, requiring continuous maintenance and modernization to maintain operational readiness.
The contract awards associated with this program primarily involve ship maintenance, repair, modernization, and engineering services, with individual delivery orders ranging from approximately $20,000 to $53 million and performance periods typically spanning 1-12 months. Major prime contractors include Austal USA, LLC, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Fincantieri Marine Systems North America, Metro Machine Corp (DBA General Dynamics NASSCO Mayport), and Epsilon Systems Solutions Inc. Common subcontractors include General Dynamics Mission Systems, QED Systems, and various technical services providers. Work is predominantly performed at naval facilities in Mayport, Florida, San Diego, California, and Singapore, with the U.S. Fleet Forces Command (Atlantic), Naval Sea Systems Command, and U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces serving as the primary funding agencies. While most awards do not carry set-aside designations, occasional small business set-asides are used for specific components or services. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price delivery orders, with some cost-plus-award-fee arrangements for engineering and management services.
Quick answers
What is LCS?
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 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 LCS obligated on contracts?
973 contract awards are coded to LCS, and their actions have obligated $22,578,464,622 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on LCS?
The contractors obligated the most on LCS contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($11,101,460,532), Austal Usa, LLC ($7,768,081,702) and Bath Iron Works Corporation ($946,768,078).
How much did LCS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to LCS obligated $380,817,194 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for LCS?
The latest contract award coded to LCS is N4002726F0168, awarded to Metro Machine Corp on July 22, 2026.
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