MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter

The MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter (MH-60R) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) under the Department of Defense's Major Capability Acquisition pathway, categorized as Acquisition Category IC. This naval helicopter platform serves multiple mission roles including anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, surveillance, and search and rescue operations. The program encompasses the procurement, sustainment, and continuous modernization of the aircraft platform, its mission systems, and supporting equipment.

The contract awards associated with this program primarily come from the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command, with values ranging from under $50,000 for specialized test equipment to over $514 million for aircraft procurement. Lockheed Martin Corporation's Rotary and Mission Systems Division serves as a primary contractor, delivering both hardware and software components, particularly through cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders for software correction and support services. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, another major prime contractor, provides various aircraft components and assemblies through firm-fixed-price delivery orders. Notable subcontractors include Telephonics Corporation for radar systems, L3Harris Technologies for electronic systems, and various specialized manufacturers for precision components. The majority of work is performed in Owego, New York, and Stratford, Connecticut. The contracts generally do not utilize set-aside designations, reflecting the specialized nature of the work and the limited number of qualified contractors capable of meeting the program requirements.