Joint Tactical Networks
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 284
- Short name
- JTN
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT ID
- 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
- 197
- Contract obligations
- $599,161,741 Since fiscal year 2004
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 | $115,804 |
| FY2023 | -$302,512 |
| FY2022 | -$64,499 |
| FY2021 | $87,332 |
| FY2020 | -$85,704 |
| FY2019 | $618,551 |
| FY2018 | $238,452 |
| FY2017 | $3,266,812 |
| FY2016 | $3,270,414 |
| FY2015 | $6,391,808 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $110,891,366 | |
| 2 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $86,668,989 | |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $80,531,293 | |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $80,307,164 | |
| 5 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $46,742,693 | |
| 6 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $32,272,820 | |
| 7 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $21,283,864 | |
| 8 | Science Applications International Corporation | $21,195,624 | |
| 9 | DRS Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $16,428,854 | |
| 10 | Leidos Inc. | $16,376,332 |
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About this program
The Joint Tactical Networks (JTN) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category ID designation. The program appears focused on tactical communications and networking capabilities across military services, including radio systems, terminals, and associated software. Based on the contract awards, the program encompasses development, procurement, and sustainment of various tactical communication systems including the Joint Tactical Terminal Radio (JTTR), Multifunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), and other networking components.
The program's contract awards range from small purchases under $100,000 to major system acquisitions exceeding $10 million, with performance periods typically spanning 12-24 months. Primary contracting agencies include the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, Army Materiel Command, and Air Force contracting offices. Major contractors include Raytheon, CACI Technologies, Data Link Solutions (a BAE Systems/Collins Aerospace joint venture), and Viasat. A significant portion of awards are Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contracts, with both Phase I and II efforts represented. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee, with some cost-plus-incentive arrangements. The work includes engineering services, software development, technical support, system integration, and hardware procurement. Notable contract vehicles utilized include SeaPort-e and several SBIR/STTR program vehicles.
Quick answers
What is JTN?
Joint Tactical Networks (JTN) 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 ID. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has JTN obligated on contracts?
197 contract awards are coded to JTN, and their actions have obligated $599,161,741 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on JTN?
The contractors obligated the most on JTN contracts are Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. ($110,891,366), General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($86,668,989) and The Boeing Company ($80,531,293).
How much did JTN obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to JTN obligated $115,804 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for JTN?
The latest contract award coded to JTN is FA520925F0234, awarded to Carahsoft Technology Corp on September 1, 2025.
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