Location & Azimuth Determining System
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- BF01
- Short name
- LADS (2)
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IV
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1
- Contract obligations
- $50,264,592 Since fiscal year 2023
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $50,264,592 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honeywell International Inc. | $50,264,592 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery order to meet minimum obligation quantity per contract W15QKN-23-D-0039. This delivery order supports the army… | $50,264,592 |
About this program
The Location & Azimuth Determining System (LADS (2)) is a Major Capability Acquisition program operating under Acquisition Category IV within the Department of Defense. The program, identified by DoD Acquisition Program Number BF01, focuses on location and azimuth determination capabilities. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and is executed through a formal Acquisition Plan.
The most recent contract activity involves a $25.1 million firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded to Honeywell International Inc.'s Aerospace - Clearwater (Defense) Division, supporting both U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps requirements. The delivery order, scheduled for completion by January 2026, falls under a larger indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a $49.86 million ceiling for eTALIN II 6000 Inertial Navigation Units. Key subcontractors include Benchmark Electronics, Align Precision, Cristek Interconnects, and Lord Corporation, who support the production of components including chassis machining, cable assemblies, printed board assemblies, and shock/vibration isolators. The contract was awarded without set-aside provisions and is managed through the Army's Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems.
Quick answers
What is LADS (2)?
Location & Azimuth Determining System (LADS (2)) 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 IV. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has LADS (2) obligated on contracts?
1 contract award is coded to LADS (2), and its actions have obligated $50,264,592 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on LADS (2)?
The contractor obligated the most on LADS (2) contracts is Honeywell International Inc. ($50,264,592).
What is the latest contract award for LADS (2)?
The latest contract award coded to LADS (2) is W15QKN23F0498, awarded to Honeywell International Inc. on August 9, 2023.
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