Super Stallion Helicopter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 116
- Short name
- C/MH-53E
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 772
- Contract obligations
- $396,369,551 Since fiscal year 2005
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $361,553 |
| FY2022 | -$11,980 |
| FY2020 | -$901,049 |
| FY2018 | $202,016 |
| FY2017 | -$8,304,477 |
| FY2016 | -$1,579,522 |
| FY2015 | -$2,213,295 |
| FY2014 | $33,605,303 |
| FY2013 | $8,285,373 |
| FY2012 | $41,702,859 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $200,765,995 | |
| 2 | General Electric Company | $103,959,847 | |
| 3 | General Electric Company | $31,266,302 | |
| 4 | Rockmart Fuel Containment, LLC | $4,553,565 | |
| 5 | Ametek Thermal Systems Inc. | $3,646,757 | |
| 6 | L-3 Communications Corporation | $3,549,417 | |
| 7 | The Protective Group Inc. | $3,328,491 | |
| 8 | Wolf Technical Services Inc. | $2,955,019 | |
| 9 | Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $2,607,161 | |
| 10 | Lord Corporation | $2,473,170 |
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About this program
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.
Quick answers
What is C/MH-53E?
Super Stallion Helicopter (C/MH-53E) 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 C/MH-53E obligated on contracts?
772 contract awards are coded to C/MH-53E, and their actions have obligated $396,369,551 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on C/MH-53E?
The contractors obligated the most on C/MH-53E contracts are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($200,765,995), General Electric Company ($135,226,149 across 2 registrations) and Rockmart Fuel Containment, LLC ($4,553,565).
What is the latest contract award for C/MH-53E?
The latest contract award coded to C/MH-53E is SPM4AX12D9402-THAD, awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on September 17, 2014.
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