Super Stallion Helicopter

The Super Stallion Helicopter (C/MH-53E) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense under program number 116. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and supports the procurement and sustainment of the C/MH-53E helicopter platform. Based on the contract data provided, this represents a significant acquisition effort focused on maintaining and upgrading critical helicopter systems and components.

The contract awards from 2013-2017 show a focus on procuring various helicopter components including rotary assemblies, gear systems, armor panels, hydraulic systems, and specialized aircraft equipment. Contract values ranged from approximately $5,000 to $5.2 million, with typical performance periods of 12-36 months. The majority of contracts were firm-fixed-price delivery orders or definitive contracts, with no set-aside designations utilized. Notable procurement items included spindle assemblies ($4.6M), sleeve assemblies ($3.7M), and aircraft armor panels (multiple awards totaling over $500K). The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) appears as a primary contracting authority, though specific contractor names are limited in the data with only Alro Machine Tool And Die Co Inc. explicitly mentioned as a woman-owned small business manufacturer of precision aircraft parts.