MH-60S Fleet Combat Support Helicopter

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).