LHD 1
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 217
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 53
- Contract obligations
- $629,782,677 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 | $1,108,234 |
| FY2025 | $2,196,000 |
| FY2024 | $169,829 |
| FY2023 | $455,341 |
| FY2018 | -$526,014 |
| FY2017 | -$438,968 |
| FY2016 | -$2,073,655 |
| FY2015 | $7,579,138 |
| FY2014 | $60,986,973 |
| FY2013 | $57,471,877 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk Inc. | $200,884,290 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc. | $113,813,704 | |
| 3 | Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. | $83,106,880 | |
| 4 | Vericor Power Systems LLC | $72,887,040 | |
| 5 | National Steel And Shipbuilding Company | $64,050,210 | |
| 6 | Gryphon Technologies, L.C. | $37,783,041 | |
| 7 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $25,574,925 | |
| 8 | Advanced Marine Enterprises, I | $5,270,977 | |
| 9 | Dataline LLC | $4,400,494 | |
| 10 | Science Applications International Corporation | $3,615,912 |
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About this program
The LHD 1 program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway, designated as Acquisition Category IC. This program encompasses the development, acquisition, and sustainment of amphibious assault ships, including the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and related amphibious warfare vessels. The program involves significant naval engineering, maintenance, and modernization efforts to support the U.S. Navy's amphibious warfare capabilities.
Contract awards under this program range from small equipment purchases of a few thousand dollars to major engineering and maintenance contracts exceeding $100 million. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the primary contracting authority, with significant work performed by prime contractors including Huntington Ingalls Industries, Northrop Grumman Defense, and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). Common contracted services include engineering technical support, ship maintenance, weapons handling systems, and environmental systems management, typically structured as cost-plus-fixed-fee or cost-plus-award-fee arrangements. Contract periods generally span 1-5 years, with primary places of performance in naval facilities in Virginia, Mississippi, and California. While most contracts are unrestricted, some utilize 8(a) and small business set-asides, particularly for smaller equipment and technical support requirements.
Quick answers
What is LHD 1?
LHD 1 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 LHD 1 obligated on contracts?
53 contract awards are coded to LHD 1, and their actions have obligated $629,782,677 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on LHD 1?
The contractors obligated the most on LHD 1 contracts are BAE Systems Maritime Solutions Norfolk Inc. ($200,884,290), Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc. ($113,813,704) and Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. ($83,106,880).
How much did LHD 1 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to LHD 1 obligated $2,196,000 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for LHD 1?
The latest contract award coded to LHD 1 is N6449826F0037, awarded to Arimon Technologies Inc. on July 17, 2026.
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