MH-60S Fleet Combat Support Helicopter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 282
- Short name
- MH-60S
- 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
- 1,178
- Contract obligations
- $2,350,498,015 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 | $261,351 |
| FY2025 | $15,726,543 |
| FY2024 | $72,051 |
| FY2023 | $3,646,369 |
| FY2022 | $1,271,731 |
| FY2021 | $3,468,831 |
| FY2020 | -$624,243 |
| FY2019 | $3,465,963 |
| FY2018 | $21,124,231 |
| FY2017 | $44,907,029 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,096,023,159 | |
| 2 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $316,194,371 | |
| 3 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $296,714,268 | |
| 4 | Raytheon Company | $101,396,422 | |
| 5 | Engility LLC | $57,211,941 | |
| 6 | Purdy Corporation | $44,457,094 | |
| 7 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $30,991,287 | |
| 8 | Lord Corporation | $24,115,666 | |
| 9 | Honeywell International Inc. | $23,246,154 | |
| 10 | Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $22,959,407 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 1,178 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The MH-60S Fleet Combat Support Helicopter is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program encompasses the procurement, maintenance, and sustainment of the MH-60S helicopter platform, which serves combat support roles for the U.S. Navy. This multi-mission aircraft requires extensive systems integration, including advanced avionics, weapons systems, and specialized mission equipment such as rescue hoists and electromagnetic geophysical survey capabilities.
The federal contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders of $5,000-$100,000 for individual components to large delivery orders exceeding $10 million for complex systems integration and analysis. Contract periods typically span 12-24 months, with the majority structured as firm-fixed-price arrangements. Primary prime contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Honeywell International Inc., with significant subcontracting participation from L3Harris Technologies, Rockwell Collins, and various small businesses specializing in aerospace components. The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command are the predominant funding agencies, with most contracts executed without set-aside designations. Common deliverables include avionics systems, mechanical components, electrical systems, and engineering services, with notable examples including fatigue life analysis ($11.2M), electro-magnetic geophysical survey kits ($9.8M), and transmission systems ($4.5M).
Quick answers
What is MH-60S?
MH-60S Fleet Combat Support Helicopter 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 MH-60S obligated on contracts?
1,178 contract awards are coded to MH-60S, and their actions have obligated $2,350,498,015 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on MH-60S?
The contractors obligated the most on MH-60S contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,096,023,159), L3 Technologies, Inc. ($316,194,371) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($296,714,268).
How much did MH-60S obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to MH-60S obligated $15,726,543 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for MH-60S?
The latest contract award coded to MH-60S is N6833526P1096, awarded to Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp on July 20, 2026.
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