Joint threat warning systems (jtws) directional finding (DF) antenna prototype (phase 0).
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- N00164239J005
- Awardee
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National Security Technology Accelerator Inc. UEI DZLQDB4M78D5
- Awarding agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $4,874,142
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $4,874,142.22 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Air Force Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Competed Program Solicitation
- Pricing
- Other
- Place of performance
- Sterling, VA, USA
- Primary consortia member
- Applied Signals Intelligence, Inc.
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $3,729,583 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $969,297 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $175,262 |
About this award
The U.S. Air Force awarded an Other Transaction Order valued at $4.87 million to National Security Technology Accelerator Inc. (NSTA), doing business as Strategic & Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems, for the development of a Joint Threat Warning Systems (JTWS) Directional Finding (DF) Antenna Prototype. The contract encompasses Phase 0 prototype development and Phase 1 flight test preparation, with performance to be completed in Sterling, Virginia, and a deadline of December 30, 2025. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this award. NSTA is a non-profit organization based in Crane, Indiana, that specializes in rapidly prototyping advanced defense technologies through a consortium model involving major defense contractors, commercial firms, universities, and research institutions.
This award reflects the Air Force's investment in advanced antenna and electronic warfare capabilities through NSTA's Other Transaction Agreement structure, which enables accelerated development cycles for innovative national security technologies. The JTWS directional finding antenna represents a critical capability for threat detection and identification across Air Force operations. NSTA's extensive experience managing similar prototype and rapid development programs across microelectronics, electromagnetic systems, and spectrum management positions the organization to deliver advanced technological solutions within the accelerated timeline and budget constraints of this contract.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract N00164239J005?
N00164239J005 was awarded to National Security Technology Accelerator Inc. by Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) on March 17, 2023.
How much is contract N00164239J005 worth?
The government has obligated $4,874,142 on N00164239J005.
Which agency awarded contract N00164239J005?
Naval Sea Systems Command (Department of the Navy) awarded N00164239J005, with funding from Air Force (Department of Defense).
Is contract N00164239J005 an order under another contract?
Yes. N00164239J005 is an other transaction order under N001641990001, an other transaction IDV.
Was contract N00164239J005 competed?
The extent of competition for N00164239J005 was competed.
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