# U.S. Department of War Awards Major Defense Contracts

The U.S. Department of War announced multiple significant contract awards on April 29-30, 2026, spanning the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency. Key awards include a **$138 million** sole-source contract to Marvin Engineering for guided missile launchers supporting Foreign Military Sales, a **$441 million** contract modification to Raytheon RTX for PATRIOT GEM-T missile procurement supporting Operation Epic Fury, and a **$326 million** multiple-award indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for up to 474 composite rigid hull inflatable boats. These contracts cover a broad range of defense capabilities including missile systems, special operations support, shipbuilding, and logistics equipment, reflecting ongoing modernization and operational support efforts across multiple military branches.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the scale and diversity of these awards, highlighting opportunities in missile systems, naval craft, and logistics support.
- The involvement of multiple federal contracting commands such as AFLCMC, ACC-AL, and SSPC indicates cross-service procurement coordination.
- Contractors specializing in missile technology, naval vessels, and defense logistics equipment can evaluate these contracts for subcontracting or future bidding opportunities.
- The inclusion of Foreign Military Sales in the missile launcher contract signals potential international market engagement and compliance considerations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** May 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
- Air Force Installation Contracting Center
- U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command (SSPC)
- Army Contracting Command, Aviation Logistics (ACC-AL)
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District

### Vendors
- Marvin Engineering Co. (prime contractor)
- Raytheon RTX (prime contractor)
- Planned Systems International Inc. (prime contractor)
- The Boeing Co. (prime contractor)
- Lockheed Martin Rotary Mission Systems (prime contractor)

### Sources
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	Contracts for May 1, 2026 > U.S. Department of War > Contract | U.S. Department of War
](https://www.war.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/4475846/contracts-for-may-1-2026) - U.S. Department of War (.gov)