UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter

The UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter (341-MDP) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command under Acquisition Category IC. The program encompasses the procurement, sustainment, and modernization of the UH-60M utility helicopter platform, which serves as a critical military aviation asset. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and involves extensive coordination between military branches, particularly the Army and Navy, as well as foreign military sales to allied nations including Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and Bahrain.

Contract awards under this program typically range from $10,000 to $25 million, with performance periods spanning from 6 months to 5 years. Primary contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary), General Electric Aviation, Honeywell International, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, and the Canadian Commercial Corporation. The contracts predominantly cover aircraft components, maintenance services, software upgrades, and specialized test equipment. Major funding agencies include the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Naval Supply Systems Command, and Naval Air Warfare Center. While most awards do not carry set-aside designations, some contracts are designated for woman-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Primary places of performance include Owego, NY; Phoenix, AZ; and various military facilities. The program utilizes various contract types, with firm-fixed-price delivery orders and indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts being the most common vehicles.