Low-Alt Navigation and Targeting System Infra-Red for Night
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 187
- Short name
- LANTIRN
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 40
- Contract obligations
- $5,843,127 Since fiscal year 2007
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2017 | -$777,204 |
| FY2015 | -$902,151 |
| FY2014 | $707,888 |
| FY2013 | $2,285,937 |
| FY2011 | -$8,229 |
| FY2010 | $125,300 |
| FY2009 | -$170,116 |
| FY2008 | $1,083,366 |
| FY2007 | $3,498,336 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,222,747 | |
| 2 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $1,191,584 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC | $985,494 | |
| 4 | Raytheon Company | $905,922 | |
| 5 | RTX Corporation | $329,151 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $196,304 | |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $187,914 | |
| 8 | Meggitt Airdynamics, Inc. | $177,210 | |
| 9 | Centroid, Inc. | $148,815 | |
| 10 | Ispa, Inc. | $128,271 |
10 of 23 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 40
About this program
The Low-Alt Navigation and Targeting System Infra-Red for Night (LANTIRN) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) that operates under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. The program focuses on navigation and targeting capabilities for low-altitude night operations, primarily involving infrared and optical systems. Based on the contract history, LANTIRN represents a sustained Department of Defense investment in advanced aviation systems spanning multiple years of sustainment and enhancement.
The contract awards associated with LANTIRN predominantly consist of equipment repairs, circuit card assemblies, optical components, and associated test equipment. Individual contract values range from approximately $10,000 to $2 million, with typical performance periods of 6-18 months. Notable contractors include Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Exotic Electro-Optics, Inc. The majority of contracts are administered through Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) units, with nearly all awards structured as Firm Fixed Price contracts through either Delivery Orders or Purchase Orders. Only one contract out of the dataset utilized a small business set-aside designation, suggesting limited small business participation. Contract descriptions indicate some Foreign Military Sales (FMS) activity, specifically with Israel, demonstrating international program engagement.
Quick answers
What is LANTIRN?
Low-Alt Navigation and Targeting System Infra-Red for Night (LANTIRN) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has LANTIRN obligated on contracts?
40 contract awards are coded to LANTIRN, and their actions have obligated $5,843,127 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on LANTIRN?
The contractors obligated the most on LANTIRN contracts are Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,410,661 across 2 registrations), L3 Technologies, Inc. ($1,191,584) and Raytheon Company ($1,102,226 across 2 registrations).
What is the latest contract award for LANTIRN?
The latest contract award coded to LANTIRN is FA852209D0004-0042, awarded to Lockheed Martin Corporation on August 15, 2014.
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