LHA 6 America Class Amphibious Assault Ship
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 333
- Short name
- LHA 6
- 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
- 181
- Contract obligations
- $11,450,172,640 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 | $609,419,942 |
| FY2025 | $736,891,181 |
| FY2024 | $1,366,731,036 |
| FY2023 | $837,333,577 |
| FY2022 | $236,374,227 |
| FY2021 | $196,000,149 |
| FY2020 | $1,157,347,119 |
| FY2019 | $38,601,803 |
| FY2018 | $799,299,732 |
| FY2017 | $1,349,845,984 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington Ingalls Incorporated | $11,059,530,047 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc. | $212,526,189 | |
| 3 | Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | $82,888,822 | |
| 4 | National Steel And Shipbuilding Company | $72,699,233 | |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $10,496,151 | |
| 6 | A.t. Kearney Public Sector And Defense Services, LLC | $5,666,716 | |
| 7 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $2,768,281 | |
| 8 | Science Applications International Corporation | $1,153,876 | |
| 9 | Life Cycle Engineering Inc. | $1,030,135 | |
| 10 | Tekla Research, Inc. | $510,889 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The LHA 6 America Class Amphibious Assault Ship program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Navy through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program involves the design, construction, and lifecycle support of large amphibious assault ships that serve as the centerpiece of amphibious ready groups. The program encompasses multiple vessels, including LHA 6 through LHA 10, with contracts spanning from initial design work through post-delivery support and maintenance.
The majority of contract awards are made by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Huntington Ingalls Inc. as the primary shipbuilder, with contract values ranging from small support orders of less than $100,000 to major construction contracts exceeding $3 billion. Notable awards include a $3.2 billion contract for LHA 8 detail design and construction, and a $3.1 billion contract for LHA 9 advance procurement. Contract types are predominantly Cost Plus Fixed Fee for support services and Fixed Price Incentive for construction. Common subcontractors include Leonardo DRS, GE Energy Power Conversion, and various specialized ship systems suppliers. The primary place of performance is Pascagoula, Mississippi, where Huntington Ingalls' shipyard is located. The program generally does not utilize small business set-asides for major contracts. Support services include engineering, maintenance, modernization, and various technical services, typically awarded through delivery orders under various IDIQ contracts including SeaPort-e and SeaPort-NXG.
Quick answers
What is LHA 6?
LHA 6 America Class Amphibious Assault Ship 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 LHA 6 obligated on contracts?
181 contract awards are coded to LHA 6, and their actions have obligated $11,450,172,640 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on LHA 6?
The contractors obligated the most on LHA 6 contracts are Huntington Ingalls Incorporated ($11,059,530,047), Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc. ($212,526,189) and Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. ($82,888,822).
How much did LHA 6 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to LHA 6 obligated $736,891,181 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for LHA 6?
The latest contract award coded to LHA 6 is N0002425C2400, awarded to Huntington Ingalls Incorporated on September 30, 2025.
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