MC/AC 130J Radio Frequency Countermeasures

The MC/AC 130J Radio Frequency Countermeasures (EW-RFCM) program is a Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) rapid fielding initiative managed by the Department of Defense. Operating under program number 768, this defense acquisition program focuses on electronic warfare and radio frequency countermeasure capabilities for MC-130J and AC-130J aircraft platforms. The program utilizes the Middle Tier Rapid Fielding (MTRF) pathway to accelerate capability deployment.

The program's most recent contract activity includes a $10.03 million cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order awarded to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (operating as Harris Corporation) in September 2023. This award specifically covers the delivery of ALQ-172 electronic warfare systems, with work being performed at L3Harris's Clifton, New Jersey facility. The contract, which extends through September 2025, was awarded by the U.S. Air Force's Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex with no set-aside designations. The Air Force Materiel Command appears to be the primary funding agency, managing the program through its logistics centers to maintain aircraft electronic warfare capabilities.