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.