V22 Vertical Lift Aircraft

The V22 Vertical Lift Aircraft program is a major Department of Defense acquisition initiative focused on the development, procurement, and support of vertical lift aircraft capabilities. Based on the contract data spanning from 1988 to 2012, this program represents a significant long-term investment in military aviation technology. The program encompasses both aircraft procurement and associated ground servicing equipment, with contract activities primarily centered on airframes, components, and support systems.

The contract portfolio includes a mix of definitive contracts, delivery orders, and purchase orders, with individual award values ranging from approximately $180,000 to over $849 million. The Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division serve as the primary contracting authorities, with work predominantly performed in Patuxent River, Maryland. The Bell Boeing Joint Project Office, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., The Boeing Company, and General Motors Corporation appear as key contractors. Contract types vary between Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, and Fixed Price Incentive, with no set-aside designations utilized across the portfolio. Notable deliverables include aircraft frames, spares, ground servicing equipment, and research, development, test and evaluation (RDTE) services, with contract durations typically spanning between one and five years.