DODOtherDefense & SecurityAugust 31, 2012

P-8A FRP LOT I LONG LEAD MATERIAL

$5,544,117,634

AI Summary

This $5.5 billion contract with Boeing funds the full rate production of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, starting with Lot I long lead materials. The P-8A is the Navy's newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, replacing the aging P-3C Orion for ocean surveillance missions.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft production
  2. 02Awarded to The Boeing Company in Washington state
  3. 03Covers Full Rate Production Lot I long lead materials
  4. 04P-8A is the Navy's primary maritime surveillance aircraft
  5. 05Contract runs from 2012 through 2031

Award Details

Start Date

Aug 31, 2012

End Date

Oct 13, 2031

Category

Defense & Security

State

WA

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$5.5B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
THE BOEING COMPANY
Type
Other

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