Airborne & Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 421
- Short name
- AMF JTRS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Terminated
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $879,525 Since fiscal year 2015
- More information
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | -$142,046 |
| FY2018 | $222,940 |
| FY2017 | $50,000 |
| FY2015 | $748,631 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $606,585 | |
| 2 | Iron Bow Technologies, LLC | $222,940 | |
| 3 | Viasat Inc. | $50,000 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 3RD quarter shaw combined hardware | $222,940 | |
| Mids-jtrs | $50,000 | |
| Mids-jtrs risk reduction study for awacs. | $606,585 |
About this program
The Airborne & Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Designated as an Acquisition Category IC program, AMF JTRS focuses on delivering software-programmable, multi-mode tactical communications capabilities for military platforms, with specific implementation in Army aviation systems. The program represents a significant investment in modernizing tactical communications infrastructure across airborne, maritime, and fixed station applications.
Contract awards associated with AMF JTRS range from $50,000 to $740,801 in ceiling value, with delivery timeframes typically spanning several months to over a year. The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Aeronautical Systems Center appears as a primary contracting authority, with identified contractors including Iron Bow Technologies, LLC. Contract vehicles utilized include the Network-Centric Solutions II (NETCENTS II) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Notable deliverables include Shaw Combined Hardware and MIDS-JTRS (Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Joint Tactical Radio System) components, with work performed in locations such as Herndon, Virginia. The program predominantly uses firm-fixed-price contracts, though cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements are also employed. None of the reviewed contracts utilized small business set-asides.
Quick answers
What is AMF JTRS?
Airborne & Maritime/Fixed Station Joint Tactical Radio System (AMF JTRS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is terminated.
How much has AMF JTRS obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to AMF JTRS, and their actions have obligated $879,525 since fiscal year 2015.
Who are the top contractors on AMF JTRS?
The contractors obligated the most on AMF JTRS contracts are The Boeing Company ($606,585), Iron Bow Technologies, LLC ($222,940) and Viasat Inc. ($50,000).
What is the latest contract award for AMF JTRS?
The latest contract award coded to AMF JTRS is FA862018F2928, awarded to Iron Bow Technologies, LLC on September 13, 2018.
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