Improved Target Acquisition Systems
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- A53
- Short name
- ITAS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- 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
- 9
- Contract obligations
- $20,678,092 Since fiscal year 2022
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 | $13,195,852 |
| FY2025 | $6,494,969 |
| FY2024 | $289,460 |
| FY2023 | $282,040 |
| FY2022 | $415,770 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Eaglex, Inc. | $8,263,840 | |
| 2 | Mitek Analytics, Inc. | $6,316,697 | |
| 3 | Federated IT, Inc. | $4,627,032 | |
| 4 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $869,060 | |
| 5 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $467,732 | |
| 6 | Abba Technologies, Inc. | $133,730 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS) is a Department of Defense Acquisition Category III program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program, identified by DoD Acquisition Program Number A53, represents an acquisition plan focused on target acquisition systems enhancement. While the program's full scope is not detailed in the provided materials, it appears to encompass both weapons systems and associated information technology components.
The recent contract awards associated with this program predominantly involve repair services for the M61A1 20mm Hydraulic Drive system supporting F-16 aircraft Gatling guns, with contract values ranging from $282,040 to $289,460. The Air Force Sustainment Center is the primary contracting authority, consistently utilizing firm-fixed-price delivery orders with performance periods typically spanning 12-15 months. Elbitamerica Inc., a subsidiary of Elbit Systems LTD Aerospace Division, emerges as a key contractor for the weapons system maintenance components. One notable deviation from the weapons system contracts is a $133,730 delivery order through the Solutions for Enterprise Wide Procurement V (SEWP V) vehicle to Abba Technologies for VMWARE software, which was designated as a small business set-aside. While most contracts had no set-aside designations, work is performed at various locations including Talladega, Alabama and Fort Meade, Maryland.
Quick answers
What is ITAS?
Improved Target Acquisition Systems (ITAS) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Department of the Army. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has ITAS obligated on contracts?
9 contract awards are coded to ITAS, and their actions have obligated $20,678,092 since fiscal year 2022.
Who are the top contractors on ITAS?
The contractors obligated the most on ITAS contracts are Iron Eaglex, Inc. ($8,263,840), Mitek Analytics, Inc. ($6,316,697) and Federated IT, Inc. ($4,627,032).
How much did ITAS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to ITAS obligated $6,494,969 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for ITAS?
The latest contract award coded to ITAS is H92415269E002, awarded to Iron Eaglex, Inc. on May 26, 2026.
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