Poseidon (QGM-73A)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 311
- Short name
- POSEIDON
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 5
- Contract obligations
- $5,597,274,167 Since fiscal year 2008
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 | $287,791 |
| FY2024 | -$161,292 |
| FY2023 | -$12,074,229 |
| FY2022 | -$343,141 |
| FY2021 | $4,480,593 |
| FY2020 | -$27,166,681 |
| FY2019 | $4,096,705 |
| FY2018 | -$656,112 |
| FY2017 | $15,531,895 |
| FY2016 | $317,989,671 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $5,544,117,730 | |
| 2 | Aviation Systems Engineering Company Inc. | $27,179,628 | |
| 3 | Boeing Distribution, Inc. | $22,769,019 | |
| 4 | The Boeing Company | $2,920,000 | |
| 5 | L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $287,791 |
Contract awards
About this program
The POSEIDON (QGM-73A) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Based on the contract data and descriptions, the program appears to center on the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, which provides maritime patrol, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for naval operations. The program encompasses both aircraft procurement and associated support systems.
The contract awards associated with this program range from $2.9 million to $5.5 billion, with periods of performance spanning from one year to nearly 20 years. The largest contract, valued at approximately $5.5 billion, was awarded to The Boeing Company for full rate production long lead materials, with major subcontractors including Rockwell International, Honeywell, Palomar Products, and Northrop Grumman. Other contracted efforts include commercial common spares procurement, technical and engineering support through SeaPort-e, and spiral development analysis. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Naval Sea Systems Command appear to be the primary contracting authorities. None of the contracts utilized small business set-asides, and the pricing arrangements varied between Firm Fixed Price, Fixed Price Incentive, and Cost Plus Fixed Fee structures.
Quick answers
What is POSEIDON?
Poseidon (QGM-73A) (POSEIDON) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has POSEIDON obligated on contracts?
5 contract awards are coded to POSEIDON, and their actions have obligated $5,597,274,167 since fiscal year 2008.
Who are the top contractors on POSEIDON?
The contractors obligated the most on POSEIDON contracts are The Boeing Company ($5,547,037,730 across 2 registrations), Aviation Systems Engineering Company Inc. ($27,179,628) and Boeing Distribution, Inc. ($22,769,019).
What is the latest contract award for POSEIDON?
The latest contract award coded to POSEIDON is N0001926F1024, awarded to L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. on May 26, 2026.
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