Cooperative Engagement Capability
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 582
- Short name
- CEC
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 59
- Contract obligations
- $2,692,648,270 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $93,539,446 |
| FY2025 | $225,315,409 |
| FY2024 | $172,910,923 |
| FY2023 | $231,481,879 |
| FY2022 | $180,727,481 |
| FY2021 | $137,173,564 |
| FY2020 | $151,187,983 |
| FY2019 | $104,767,864 |
| FY2018 | $119,727,170 |
| FY2017 | $104,419,273 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $1,868,760,202 | |
| 2 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $354,937,523 | |
| 3 | Laurel Technologies Partnership | $154,855,309 | |
| 4 | Digital System Resources, Inc. | $103,796,043 | |
| 5 | Sechan Electronics Inc. | $80,499,431 | |
| 6 | Solipsys Corporation | $43,315,229 | |
| 7 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $32,273,482 | |
| 8 | Caci Technologies, LLC | $11,575,544 | |
| 9 | Advantedge Technology, Inc. | $9,705,608 | |
| 10 | Leidos, Inc. | $7,948,502 |
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About this program
The Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) is a major defense acquisition program that enables integrated fire control and sensor networking across naval platforms. This Department of Defense program provides real-time sharing of sensor data between ships, aircraft, and land-based systems to enhance strike group air and missile defense capabilities. CEC represents a critical component of the U.S. Navy's integrated air and missile defense architecture, supporting multiple combat systems including AEGIS, Ship Self Defense System, and the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye.
The program's contract awards from 1997-2028 typically range from $5 million to $450 million in value, with performance periods commonly spanning 3-5 years. Primary contractors include Raytheon Company, L3 Technologies, DRS Laurel Technologies, and Digital System Resources, delivering hardware such as signal data processors, planar array antenna assemblies, and compact solid state antennas, along with associated engineering services and repairs. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the predominant contracting authority, with most work performed in Florida, California, and Virginia. The majority of contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, though occasional small business set-asides appear for component manufacturing. Contract types are typically firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-fixed-fee, with some cost-plus-award-fee arrangements for development work.
Quick answers
What is CEC?
Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has CEC obligated on contracts?
59 contract awards are coded to CEC, and their actions have obligated $2,692,648,270 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on CEC?
The contractors obligated the most on CEC contracts are Raytheon Company ($1,868,760,202), L3 Technologies, Inc. ($354,937,523) and Laurel Technologies Partnership ($154,855,309).
How much did CEC obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CEC obligated $225,315,409 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CEC?
The latest contract award coded to CEC is N0002425C5239, awarded to Raytheon Company on November 26, 2024.
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