Advanced Tactical Surveillance (ATS)

The Advanced Tactical Surveillance (ATS) program is a Department of Defense acquisition program focused on electronic testing, measurement, and surveillance equipment. Based on the contract data, it appears to be primarily concerned with the procurement, maintenance, and remanufacturing of specialized electronic test equipment, circuit assemblies, and measurement systems used in military applications, particularly in support of F-15 aircraft armament testing systems.

The contract awards associated with this program typically range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars to larger procurements approaching $1 million, with most awards falling between $50,000 and $300,000. Contract periods generally span 6 to 18 months, with some extending up to 3 years. The majority of contracts are firm-fixed-price arrangements, though some cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts are also utilized. Common acquisitions include circuit card assemblies, electronic test sets, power supplies, measurement systems, and specialized testing equipment for radio frequency and semiconductor applications. While some contracts are designated as Total Small Business set-asides, most have no set-aside restrictions. The contracts are predominantly funded through Air Force procurement channels, as evidenced by the "FA" prefix in most contract numbers. No single contractor appears to dominate the awards, suggesting a diverse supplier base for this program.