VH-92A Presidential Helicopter
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 429
- Short name
- VH-92A
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 77
- Contract obligations
- $702,069,282 Since fiscal year 2015
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 | $208,053,470 |
| FY2025 | $121,797,533 |
| FY2024 | $106,139,908 |
| FY2023 | $93,347,154 |
| FY2022 | $81,359,332 |
| FY2021 | $49,853,990 |
| FY2020 | $9,875,925 |
| FY2019 | $15,502,453 |
| FY2018 | $14,914,245 |
| FY2015 | $1,225,273 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $370,024,774 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $126,366,682 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Logistic Services, Inc. | $82,180,640 | |
| 4 | General Electric Company | $49,740,756 | |
| 5 | Tekla Research, Inc. | $25,056,561 | |
| 6 | National Technologies Associates, Inc. | $24,319,307 | |
| 7 | General Electric Company | $15,139,072 | |
| 8 | Phi Aviation, LLC | $6,924,000 | |
| 9 | Telephonics Corp | $1,225,273 | |
| 10 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $639,980 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The VH-92A Presidential Helicopter program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command under Acquisition Category IC. The program is responsible for developing, acquiring, and sustaining the next generation of presidential transport helicopters that will serve as Marine One when transporting the President of the United States. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, the program encompasses the full lifecycle of the VH-92A platform, including research and development, production, testing, certification, and ongoing sustainment.
Contract awards associated with the program range from small purchase orders of under $5,000 to large delivery orders exceeding $40 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-36 months. Primary contractors include Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (a Lockheed Martin subsidiary) for aircraft production and integration, Lockheed Martin Logistic Services for avionics and logistics support, and General Electric Company for engine components and support. Notable subcontractors include BAE Systems for transponder systems, Rockwell Collins for training devices, and various specialized suppliers for components and testing services. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations and are structured as either firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements. Work is predominantly performed at contractor facilities in Stratford, Connecticut, with additional activities at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland and Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. Primary funding comes through the Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Air Warfare Center, utilizing various appropriation types including Aircraft Procurement Navy (APN), Operations and Maintenance Navy (OMN), and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E).
Quick answers
What is VH-92A?
VH-92A Presidential Helicopter is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has VH-92A obligated on contracts?
77 contract awards are coded to VH-92A, and their actions have obligated $702,069,282 since fiscal year 2015.
Who are the top contractors on VH-92A?
The contractors obligated the most on VH-92A contracts are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($370,024,774), Lockheed Martin Corporation ($126,366,682) and Lockheed Martin Logistic Services, Inc. ($82,180,640).
How much did VH-92A obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to VH-92A obligated $121,797,533 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for VH-92A?
The latest contract award coded to VH-92A is N0001926F1118, awarded to National Technologies Associates, Inc. on July 1, 2026.
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