Aerial Common Sensor
Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 371
- Short name
- ACS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Transitioned or restructured
- Lead component
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 23
- Contract obligations
- $1,153,385,855 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $30,000 |
| FY2023 | -$6,368,813 |
| FY2015 | -$307,866 |
| FY2014 | $12,175,072 |
| FY2013 | $51,185,646 |
| FY2012 | $54,276,569 |
| FY2011 | $90,719,422 |
| FY2010 | $129,455,485 |
| FY2009 | $84,693,468 |
| FY2008 | $155,960,155 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $856,708,666 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $212,595,000 | |
| 3 | BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. | $45,568,970 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $9,157,026 | |
| 5 | Gryphon Technologies, L.C. | $6,131,249 | |
| 6 | EDO Professional Services Inc. | $4,781,509 | |
| 7 | EWA Government Systems, Inc. | $4,300,337 | |
| 8 | International Business Machines Corporation | $2,439,963 | |
| 9 | Science Applications International Corporation (5611) | $2,434,077 | |
| 10 | General Dynamics Information Systems Incorporated | $2,003,553 |
10 of 25 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) is a Pre-Major Defense Acquisition Program operated by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Based on contract descriptions and awards data, ACS appears to be focused on signals intelligence and electronic systems, including the development of tactical signals intelligence payloads, engineering services, and associated ground control stations. The program spans multiple military branches including the Army and Navy, with significant involvement from the Naval Sea Systems Command.
The federal contracts associated with ACS range in value from approximately $300,000 to over $333 million, with performance periods typically spanning 2-5 years. Primary contractors include major defense firms such as Lockheed Martin Corporation, BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, and L-3 Communications, along with smaller specialized firms like Gryphon Technologies and EWA Government Systems. Notable deliverables include engineering and manufacturing development units for tactical signals intelligence payloads, ground workstations, technical services, and program management support. The majority of contracts are structured as cost-plus arrangements (fixed fee, award fee, or incentive fee) with no set-aside designations, except for two 8(a) sole-source awards to Gryphon Technologies. Primary places of performance include Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Colorado, with significant work conducted at Navy facilities and contractor locations.
Quick answers
What is ACS?
Aerial Common Sensor (ACS) is a Pre Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is transitioned or restructured.
How much has ACS obligated on contracts?
23 contract awards are coded to ACS, and their actions have obligated $1,153,385,855 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on ACS?
The contractors obligated the most on ACS contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,069,303,666 across 2 registrations), BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. ($45,568,970) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($9,157,026).
What is the latest contract award for ACS?
The latest contract award coded to ACS is W15P7T11CS802, awarded to BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc. on September 28, 2011.
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