Air Force & Army Anti-jam Modem
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- J97
- Short name
- A3M
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 5
- Contract obligations
- $29,204,622 Since fiscal year 2023
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $493,126 |
| FY2025 | -$1,635,784 |
| FY2024 | $12,717,676 |
| FY2023 | $17,629,604 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $28,954,138 | |
| 2 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $250,484 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Logistics and sustainment of A3M block i production modems | $10,443,241 | |
| Mobile radar navigational aid (MPN)-25 and fixed radar navigational aid (FPN)-68 radar system support | $129,560 | |
| A3M block II resilient anti-JAM (RAM) small form factor (SFF) modem | $696,168 | |
| MPN-25 task order #5 for program support. | $120,924 | |
| Air force army anti-JAM modem block i production | $17,510,898 |
About this program
The Air Force & Army Anti-jam Modem (A3M) is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program categorized as an Acquisition Category III initiative within the Department of Defense. The program appears focused on the development and procurement of anti-jamming modem technology for satellite communications used by both the Air Force and Army. Operating under Acquisition Plan guidelines, the A3M program represents a joint service approach to acquiring protected communications capabilities.
Recent contract activities for the A3M program include both production and support services, with L3Harris Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiaries emerging as a key prime contractor. Contract awards in 2023 ranged from $120,924 for program support services to $17.5 million for Block I production efforts, with performance periods extending into 2024 and 2025 respectively. The contracting activities are primarily executed through the Air Mobility Command and the Air Force Space Command Space and Missile Systems Center. The program utilizes firm fixed price delivery orders without set-aside designations, suggesting full and open competition. While L3Harris appears as the primary contractor through both its Space & Airborne Systems Division and Systems Company Division, known subcontractors include Mercury Systems, Sanmina, and Saginaw Products.
Quick answers
What is A3M?
Air Force & Army Anti-jam Modem (A3M) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Air Force Space Command. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has A3M obligated on contracts?
5 contract awards are coded to A3M, and their actions have obligated $29,204,622 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on A3M?
The contractors obligated the most on A3M contracts are L3 Technologies, Inc. ($28,954,138) and L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ($250,484).
How much did A3M obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to A3M obligated -$1,635,784 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for A3M?
The latest contract award coded to A3M is FA880725FB009, awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. on April 11, 2025.
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