Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $99,250,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract in support of the Presidential helicopter program.
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A developmental Sikorsky VH-92A helicopter conducts landing and take-off testing at the White House South Lawn, Washington D.C. (USA), on 22 September 2018. The aircraft was the first of six test aircraft developed under the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase, which included the design, certification and testing of a replacement helicopter to support the presidential world-wide vertical-lift mission. The landing and take-offs were part of a comprehensive test plan designed to ensure the aircraft meets all operational specifications (Picture source: US Marine Corps)
This contract provides products and support required to rapidly integrate and field VH-92A aircraft simulators and trainers in support of the Presidential Helicopter Program. The products include delivery of technical analysis, technical reports, trade studies, and retrofit kits for ground support equipment modifications that support deficiency resolution, capability/technology insertions, obsolescence redesigns, and reliability/sustainability improvements. The support includes program management, engineering, integrated logistics support, configuration management, system integration lab operation and maintenance, testing support, and Federal Aviation Administration certification activities. Work will be performed in Owego, New York (98%); and Stratford, Connecticut (2%), and is expected to be completed in February 2030.
The VH-92A will transport the president and vice president of the United States and other officials. Sikorsky brings unmatched experience and a proven track record to this mission having flown every U.S. commander-in-chief since President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The VH-92A, also called a âWhite Topâ due to its notable white and green livery, will continue this legacy for decades to come.
The VH-92A program ensures long-term affordability and maintainability by utilizing the FAA certified Sikorsky S-92 aircraft which has industry leading reliability and availability. The S-92 aircraft is modified for the VH-92A mission based on government-defined requirements. The S-92 fleet surpassed 1.7 million flight hours in 2020 and averages 14,400 hours of safe flight per month.
The VH-92A aircraft will provide safe, reliable and capable transportation for the US President and Vice President (Picture source: US Navy)
