Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit Radios
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 385
- Short name
- HMS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 47
- Contract obligations
- $3,728,578,916 Since fiscal year 2015
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 | $107,780,146 |
| FY2025 | $483,443,557 |
| FY2024 | $648,158,091 |
| FY2023 | $724,650,699 |
| FY2022 | $294,370,124 |
| FY2021 | $420,201,790 |
| FY2020 | $424,405,506 |
| FY2019 | $215,609,179 |
| FY2018 | $339,583,262 |
| FY2017 | $49,528,294 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $2,117,482,928 | |
| 2 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $1,518,544,713 | |
| 3 | Thales Defense & Security Inc. | $73,972,115 | |
| 4 | General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. | $11,981,561 | |
| 5 | General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc. | $6,156,404 | |
| 6 | DRS Advanced ISR LLC | $252,674 | |
| 7 | Sterling Computers Corporation | $171,750 | |
| 8 | Connectec Company, Inc. | $16,770 |
Contract awards
Show all 47
About this program
The Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit Radios (HMS) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) of the U.S. Army. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation, the program procures tactical communications equipment including manpack radios, leader radios, and associated components to support Department of Defense communications requirements. The program utilizes a series of multiple-award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicles, including the PEO-C3T Manpack Radios 2016-2026 contract.
Contract awards under this program typically range from $1 million to $265 million with performance periods between 1-7 years. The primary contractors are L3Harris Technologies (operating through its Rochester, NY facility), Rockwell Collins/Collins Aerospace Government Systems, and Thales Defense & Security. Notable subcontractors include R.A. Miller Industries, Bren-Tronics, Fischer Connectors, and Jardon & Howard Technologies. The majority of awards are firm-fixed-price delivery orders issued by the Army PEO C3T, with occasional contracts from the Air Force and Marine Corps. Products procured include Manpack Generation 2 radios, Leader radios, human-machine interfaces, technical manuals, and field service representative support. Most contracts do not utilize set-aside designations, though a small number of ancillary equipment purchases are set aside for small businesses. The program encompasses both low-rate initial production and full-rate production contracts, with significant awards made for testing and risk reduction activities.
Quick answers
What is HMS?
Handheld, Manpack, and Small Form Fit Radios (HMS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has HMS obligated on contracts?
47 contract awards are coded to HMS, and their actions have obligated $3,728,578,916 since fiscal year 2015.
Who are the top contractors on HMS?
The contractors obligated the most on HMS contracts are L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ($2,117,482,928), Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($1,518,544,713) and Thales Defense & Security Inc. ($73,972,115).
How much did HMS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to HMS obligated $483,443,557 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for HMS?
The latest contract award coded to HMS is W15P7T25F0181, awarded to L3Harris Technologies, Inc. on September 9, 2025.
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