Joint Precision Approach and Landing System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 238
- Short name
- JPALS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 26
- Contract obligations
- $91,413,912 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | $62,611 |
| FY2021 | $3,794,988 |
| FY2020 | $4,095,495 |
| FY2019 | $142,671 |
| FY2017 | -$13,431 |
| FY2015 | -$122,194 |
| FY2014 | $953,147 |
| FY2013 | $14,529,804 |
| FY2012 | $29,218,165 |
| FY2011 | $3,440,390 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $44,339,460 | |
| 2 | Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC | $31,753,783 | |
| 3 | Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation | $7,953,094 | |
| 4 | Leidos, Inc. | $3,073,500 | |
| 5 | Stanley Associates, Inc. | $1,787,283 | |
| 6 | Caci Technologies, LLC | $1,663,556 | |
| 7 | CGI Federal Inc. | $314,770 | |
| 8 | Spirent Federal Systems Inc. | $225,065 | |
| 9 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $131,000 | |
| 10 | Marotta Controls Inc. | $92,520 |
10 of 14 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 26
About this program
The Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program focuses on precision approach and landing capabilities for military aircraft, including systems that enable precision approaches during low visibility conditions. JPALS encompasses various radio, antenna, and receiving equipment components that form part of a comprehensive landing system infrastructure.
Contract awards for JPALS range from small purchase orders of under $10,000 to large delivery orders exceeding $17 million, with performance periods typically spanning 6 months to 2 years. Major contractors include Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation, which was awarded a $7.95 million contract for Transponder Landing Systems in Antarctica, and Raytheon Company's Air & Space Defense Systems division. The program consistently procures radio receivers, antennas, and specialized equipment such as the RT-1625 receiver transmitter and AS-4880 antenna systems. Primary contracting agencies include the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Defense Logistics Agency. None of the reviewed contracts utilized small business set-asides. Program support services are frequently procured through various IDIQ vehicles including SeaPort-e and the Professional Engineering Services (PES) Schedule, with a mix of firm-fixed-price and time-and-materials contract types.
Quick answers
What is JPALS?
Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) 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 full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has JPALS obligated on contracts?
26 contract awards are coded to JPALS, and their actions have obligated $91,413,912 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on JPALS?
The contractors obligated the most on JPALS contracts are Rockwell Collins, Inc. ($44,339,460), Booz Allen Hamilton Engineering Services, LLC ($31,753,783) and Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation ($7,953,094).
What is the latest contract award for JPALS?
The latest contract award coded to JPALS is N6523620C1001, awarded to Advanced Navigation & Positioning Corporation on March 3, 2020.
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