E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System
DoD acquisition program
Program facts
- Program number
- 274
- Short name
- JSTARS
- Program type
- Other
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT II
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 235
- Contract obligations
- $3,981,281,147 Since fiscal year 2003
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 | -$53,400 |
| FY2020 | -$728,036 |
| FY2019 | -$921,023 |
| FY2018 | $21,338,422 |
| FY2017 | $3,432,309 |
| FY2016 | $10,998,795 |
| FY2015 | -$10,019,997 |
| FY2014 | $315,272,580 |
| FY2013 | $223,235,303 |
| FY2012 | $307,619,968 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $3,888,383,413 | |
| 2 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $37,839,120 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $30,900,000 | |
| 4 | ACS Defense, Inc. | $6,833,656 | |
| 5 | ACS Defense LIMITED Liability Company | $6,778,015 | |
| 6 | P3I, Incorporated | $2,736,462 | |
| 7 | Advanced Testing Technologies Inc. | $1,979,244 | |
| 8 | The Corporation Of Mercer University | $1,391,574 | |
| 9 | DRS Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $1,160,647 | |
| 10 | Rini Technologies, Inc. | $741,981 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) is a Category II Major Capability Acquisition program within the Department of Defense. This airborne battle management, command and control, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform provides ground and air commanders with situational awareness and targeting support. The program encompasses both the aircraft platform itself as well as associated ground support systems, training systems, and ongoing modernization efforts.
The contract awards associated with this program primarily cover aircraft sustainment, system integration, program management, and various modernization initiatives including radar processor upgrades and communication system improvements. Contract values range from small purchase orders of under $50,000 to major sustainment delivery orders exceeding $200 million, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Many awards utilize Cost Plus Award Fee or Firm Fixed Price contract types, with minimal use of set-aside designations except for occasional Total Small Business awards. Notable contract efforts include the JSTARS Extended Test Support (JETS) program, Prime Mission Equipment Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (PME DMS) retrofit, and multiple System Improvement Programs. The majority of awards appear to be managed through various Air Force contracting offices, though specific contractor names are not provided in the source material.
Quick answers
What is JSTARS?
E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Air Force. DoD lists its program type as Other. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT II. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has JSTARS obligated on contracts?
235 contract awards are coded to JSTARS, and their actions have obligated $3,981,281,147 since fiscal year 2003.
Who are the top contractors on JSTARS?
The contractors obligated the most on JSTARS contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($3,919,283,413 across 2 registrations), Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($37,839,120) and ACS Defense, Inc. ($6,833,656).
What is the latest contract award for JSTARS?
The latest contract award coded to JSTARS is FA248714D0022-0002, awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation on October 1, 2014.
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