Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 386
- Short name
- G/ATOR
- 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
- 20
- Contract obligations
- $2,078,280,852 Since fiscal year 2005
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$71,516 |
| FY2024 | $162,312,046 |
| FY2023 | $403,024,995 |
| FY2022 | $278,074,868 |
| FY2021 | $252,280,715 |
| FY2020 | $292,876,542 |
| FY2019 | $225,963,729 |
| FY2018 | $145,958,129 |
| FY2017 | $153,567,302 |
| FY2016 | $135,559,422 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $2,058,616,103 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $9,412,323 | |
| 3 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $6,155,776 | |
| 4 | New Millennium Technologies LLC | $1,700,000 | |
| 5 | Adacel Systems Inc. | $740,435 | |
| 6 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $618,776 | |
| 7 | The Advertising Council Inc. | $534,109 | |
| 8 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $287,970 | |
| 9 | Terma Inc. | $104,171 | |
| 10 | Marshall Communications Corp | $55,690 |
10 of 15 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Long range radar retrofit kits | $36,884,171 | |
| G/ator network infrastructure and cyber security | $2,200,276 | |
| Software support activity transition, ground weapons locating radar improvements, and low/slow/small capability… | $9,412,322 | |
| G/ator GAN FRP lot 1 QTY 4 | $1,511,353,722 | |
| Dvbrs 1.2M KA antenna system | $55,690 | |
| Amplifier-monitor | $0 | |
| Other direct costs and travel PMC | $445,359,556 | |
| Device 15G35ATNAVICS training simulator | $740,435 | |
| Teardown, test, evaluate and repair of counter measure signal processors. | $104,171 | |
| Spares and technical assistance visit FMS PL-d-QAJ | $287,970 | |
| Gwlr system development & demonstration | $67,406,633 | |
| Purchase of pmads software license with 1 year option. | $500,000 | |
| Pmadsee license for 1 year term | $600,000 | |
| Licenses for pmads software | $600,000 | |
| FMS spares requirement. | $618,776 | |
| Web based survey product | $14,300 | |
| IBA battle belt | $29,000 | |
| Booth rental space | $9,200 | |
| Rental of booth space | $3,000 | |
| Definitive Contract N0003905C0011 | $6,155,776 |
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About this program
The Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. This Department of Defense program focuses on delivering advanced radar systems to enhance ground and air detection capabilities. The program encompasses multiple radar-related capabilities, including ground weapons locating radar improvements and network infrastructure components.
The program's contract awards are primarily executed through the United States Marine Corps, with contract values ranging from approximately $2 million to over $1.5 billion and performance periods typically spanning 2-10 years. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, particularly through its Electronic Systems Company (ESCO) division, serves as the primary contractor, delivering radar systems, retrofit kits, software support, and cybersecurity capabilities. Key subcontractors include Saab Inc., Padova Technologies, General Dynamics, and Telephonics. The contracts are predominantly structured as firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements, with most work performed in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Notable deliverables include Long Range Radar Retrofit Kits ($36.8 million), network infrastructure and cyber security components ($2.2 million), and full G/ATOR system production ($1.5 billion for 4 systems). The majority of contracts are awarded without small business set-asides, indicating the specialized nature of the required capabilities.
Quick answers
What is G/ATOR?
Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) 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 G/ATOR obligated on contracts?
20 contract awards are coded to G/ATOR, and their actions have obligated $2,078,280,852 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on G/ATOR?
The contractors obligated the most on G/ATOR contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($2,068,028,425 across 2 registrations), General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. ($6,155,776) and New Millennium Technologies LLC ($1,700,000).
How much did G/ATOR obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to G/ATOR obligated -$71,516 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for G/ATOR?
The latest contract award coded to G/ATOR is M6785423F0020, awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation on December 20, 2022.
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