Forward Area Air Defense System, Line-of-Sight, Rear (Ped Mnt Stinger)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 948
- Short name
- AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R)
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 60
- Contract obligations
- $29,293,267 Since fiscal year 2007
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 | $6,677,751 |
| FY2022 | -$45,060 |
| FY2021 | -$7,982 |
| FY2020 | -$4,008 |
| FY2018 | -$533,354 |
| FY2017 | $5,453,988 |
| FY2016 | $2,732,328 |
| FY2015 | $4,047,627 |
| FY2014 | $4,793,288 |
| FY2013 | $3,187,675 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $32,506,969 |
| 2 | FN Herstal S.A. | $11,110,303 |
| 3 | Marvin Land Systems, Inc. | $1,196,106 |
| 4 | Texstars LLC | $533,775 |
| 5 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $96,240 |
| 6 | SSI Technology Inc. | $49,807 |
| 7 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $34,959 |
| 8 | Sea Box, Inc. | $26,837 |
| 9 | Lektron Inc. | $24,978 |
| 10 | Marvin Test Solutions, Inc. | $22,257 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Forward Area Air Defense System, Line-of-Sight, Rear (FAADS LOS-R), also known as the AVENGER Weapon System, is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) following the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This mobile, short-range air defense missile system integrates multiple components including the M3P machine gun, missile systems, and associated electronic control systems. The program encompasses the acquisition and sustainment of the complete weapons platform, including software maintenance, spare parts procurement, and system upgrades.
Contract awards for the AVENGER program have primarily been issued through the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM), with The Boeing Company serving as a major prime contractor, particularly for software sustainment and weapons system support. Contract values have ranged from small purchase orders of a few thousand dollars to multi-million dollar awards, with the largest being a $30.5 million definitive contract awarded in 2012. Most contracts have been firm-fixed-price, though some cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements exist for software sustainment work. Contract durations typically span from several months to multiple years, with performance primarily occurring in Huntsville, Alabama. While most contracts were not set aside, some smaller purchase orders for components such as cable assemblies and electronic parts were designated for small businesses. Primary contract activities include procurement of spare parts, software maintenance, engineering services, and system sustainment support.
Quick answers
What is AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R)?
Forward Area Air Defense System, Line-of-Sight, Rear (Ped Mnt Stinger) (AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R)) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R) obligated on contracts?
60 contract awards are coded to AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R), and their actions have obligated $29,293,267 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R)?
The contractors obligated the most on AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R) contracts are The Boeing Company ($32,506,969), FN Herstal S.A. ($11,110,303) and Marvin Land Systems, Inc. ($1,196,106).
What is the latest contract award for AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R)?
The latest contract award coded to AVENGER (FAADS LOS-R) is W31P4Q24F0198, awarded to The Boeing Company on July 3, 2024.
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