January 13, 2026: New Contracts Announced
The U.S. Navy and various defense contractors announced several significant contracts on January 13, 2026. These contracts encompass services and equipment aimed at enhancing operational capabilities for military support and aircraft development.
New Contracts Overview
Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia
Amentum Mitie Pacific LLC, based in Chantilly, Virginia, has secured a contract valued at $85,236,794. This contract provides base operating support services at the Navy Support Facility, Diego Garcia, located in the British Indian Ocean Territory. Completion of the work is anticipated by January 2034.
- Maximum contract value: $656,356,854
- Funding: $82,187,082 from various fiscal 2026 allocations
- Contract awarded through a competitive procurement on SAM.gov with three bids received
Aircraft Development Efforts
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin located in Stratford, Connecticut, received a contract not to exceed $21,600,000. This cost-reimbursable order is directed towards the VH-92A® Patriot aircraft modifications. The work will occur across multiple U.S. locations:
- Lynn, Massachusetts – 44%
- Stratford, Connecticut – 36%
- West Palm Beach, Florida – 12%
- Others: Orlando, Florida (2%), King of Prussia, Pennsylvania (2%), Owego, New York (1%), Trumbull, Connecticut (1%), Hanover, Maryland (1%), Moorestown, New Jersey (1%)
Completion for this contract is expected in July 2027, with $5,000,000 from fiscal 2026 R&D funds allocated at the time of award.
Radio Frequency Amplifiers for Navy Aircraft
L3Harris Technologies Inc., from Clifton, New Jersey, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract totaling $9,571,947. This contract involves the procurement of 74 radio frequency amplifiers for Navy F/A-18 aircraft.
The complete amount will be obligated upon award, and the work is projected to conclude by April 2027. This was awarded under sole-source conditions, having received only one proposal.
Battery Compartments Contract
The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a $23,894,784 contract to R&M Government Services from Las Cruces, New Mexico, for battery compartments. This five-year indefinite-quantity contract was issued through a sole-source acquisition process.
- Contract term: Until January 12, 2031
- Funding period: Fiscal years 2026 through 2031 from defense working capital
This comprehensive set of contracts showcases the ongoing investment in military support services and advanced equipment necessary for operational readiness. The strategic nature of these contracts highlights their importance to both the Navy and associated defense enterprises.
