M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 539
- Short name
- M88A2 HERCULES
- 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 Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $440,973,679 Since fiscal year 2019
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 | $171,314,180 |
| FY2025 | $131,352 |
| FY2024 | $564,719 |
| FY2023 | $256,421,856 |
| FY2021 | -$488,042 |
| FY2020 | $11,313,155 |
| FY2019 | $1,716,460 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. | $429,598,113 | |
| 2 | Fischer Panda Generators, Inc. | $8,610,000 | |
| 3 | WS3 LLC | $2,750,097 | |
| 4 | S I T Corporation | $15,470 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement of M88A2 hercules vehicles | $171,324,342 | |
| Production of control, manifold, PR | $15,470 | |
| Production of 26 M88A2 combat recovery vehicles for FMS | $257,115,734 | |
| Auxiliary power unit for M88 tank recovery vehicle. NSN 6115-01-465-8922. | $8,610,000 | |
| Tech manuals for mine clearing blade and rollers. | $2,750,097 | |
| Retrofit for 6 USA M88A2 to australia configuration | $1,158,041 |
About this program
The M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (M88A2 HERCULES) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) designated as Acquisition Category IC under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program encompasses the production, maintenance, and enhancement of combat recovery vehicles designed to support tracked combat vehicle operations. The system serves both U.S. military requirements and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) needs, incorporating specialized recovery, maintenance, and evacuation capabilities.
Recent federal contract awards for the M88A2 HERCULES program range from $34,710 to $128.5 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12 to 30 months. BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. serves as a primary contractor, securing major production and retrofit contracts, including a $128.5 million award for 26 FMS vehicles and a $1.17 million retrofit project for Australian configuration vehicles. Other contractors include S I T Corporation for manifold controls, Fischer Panda Generators for auxiliary power units, and WS3 LLC for technical documentation. The Department of the Army, particularly through TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems, serves as the primary contracting authority. Notable contract locations include York, Pennsylvania, and Warren, Michigan. The program predominantly utilizes firm-fixed-price contracts without set-aside designations, though it occasionally employs cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements for specialized modifications.
Quick answers
What is M88A2 HERCULES?
M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (M88A2 HERCULES) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. 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 M88A2 HERCULES obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to M88A2 HERCULES, and their actions have obligated $440,973,679 since fiscal year 2019.
Who are the top contractors on M88A2 HERCULES?
The contractors obligated the most on M88A2 HERCULES contracts are BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. ($429,598,113), Fischer Panda Generators, Inc. ($8,610,000) and WS3 LLC ($2,750,097).
How much did M88A2 HERCULES obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to M88A2 HERCULES obligated $131,352 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for M88A2 HERCULES?
The latest contract award coded to M88A2 HERCULES is W912CH26C0020, awarded to BAE Systems Land & Armaments L.P. on December 22, 2025.
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