Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar

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.