DODOtherDefense & SecurityDecember 29, 2011

PROCUREMENT OF V-22 LOT 17 LONG LEAD-TIME ITEMS

$7,337,457,222

AI Summary

This $7.3 billion contract funds the procurement of V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, starting with Lot 17 long lead time items. The V-22 is a unique aircraft that can take off and land vertically like a helicopter but fly like a conventional airplane, serving the Marines, Navy, and Air Force.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft procurement
  2. 02Awarded to Bell Boeing Joint Project Office in Texas
  3. 03V-22 combines helicopter and airplane capabilities
  4. 04Serves Marines, Navy, and Air Force Special Operations
  5. 05Contract ran from 2011 through 2021

Award Details

Start Date

Dec 29, 2011

End Date

Sep 30, 2021

Category

Defense & Security

State

TX

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$7.3B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE
Type
Other

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