≈$18.13B Defense-wide DEFINITIVE CONTRACT N0001914C0067

U.S. Navy: ~$18.1B for long-lead material for the P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft — a contract with Boeing (USAspending)

Defense Contract Management Agency ・2014-08-14 〜 2027-11-30

The U.S. Navy awarded a contract for long-lead material toward production (FRP II) of the P-8A Poseidon (based on the Boeing 737), which performs anti-submarine and patrol missions, to Boeing. The value is about $18.1 billion ($18,129,749,822) — a major program replacing the aging P-3 patrol aircraft.

Contract key facts

RecipientTHE BOEING COMPANY
Contract value$18,129,749,822 (≈$18.13B)
BranchDefense-wide
Awarding agencyDepartment of Defense
Awarding sub-agencyDefense Contract Management Agency
Award typeDEFINITIVE CONTRACT
Period of performance2014-08-14 〜 2027-11-30
Contract ID (PIID)N0001914C0067

Contract scope (original)

USN P-8A FRP II LONG LEAD MATERIAL

Key points

U.S. Navy ordered long-lead material toward P-8A production (FRP II)
Awarded to Boeing (the P-8A is a multi-mission maritime aircraft based on the Boeing 737)
Value ~$18.1B ($18,129,749,822), definitive contract, Aug 2014–Nov 2027 (multi-year cumulative)
Replacing the aging P-3 Orion patrol aircraft
Continued investment in maritime-surveillance capability (ASW, patrol, reconnaissance)

This contract funds long-lead material for the second Full-Rate Production (FRP II) lot of the P-8A patrol aircraft, administered via DCMA.

The P-8A "Poseidon" is a multi-mission maritime aircraft developed from the Boeing 737 airliner, performing anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-surface warfare, patrol, and reconnaissance. It is being fielded to replace the Navy's long-serving P-3 "Orion" patrol aircraft. Aircraft have long procurement lead times, so it is standard to fund long-lead material ahead of a production lot, and this award is part of that framework.

This contract is a large example of Navy aircraft procurement, showing continued investment in maritime-surveillance capability for ASW and patrol.

Why it matters

A read on Navy aircraft procurement and investment in maritime-surveillance capability for ASW and patrol. Useful for aviation and defense supply chains and for readers tracking Indo-Pacific security trends.

FAQ

What data is this?

A single Department of Defense (DoD) federal procurement contract recorded in "USAspending," the U.S. open government-spending dataset. The recipient, awarding component, value, and scope are public. This site is not an official U.S. government website.

Is the amount final?

It is a cumulative figure as of collection. Large defense contracts accumulate modifications over many years, so amounts change. The latest figure is available at the source, USAspending.

What is the P-8A Poseidon?

A U.S. Navy multi-mission maritime aircraft developed from the Boeing 737, performing anti-submarine warfare, patrol, and reconnaissance. It is the successor to the P-3 Orion.

Sources (primary)

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USAspending (award details)
Contract ID (PIID)：N0001914C0067

#Defense#Department of Defense#Navy#Patrol aircraft#P-8A#Federal procurement

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