National Airspace System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 537
- Short name
- NAS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 79
- Contract obligations
- $86,695,988 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2018 | -$6,223 |
| FY2017 | $1,356,410 |
| FY2016 | $5,848 |
| FY2015 | $27,567 |
| FY2014 | $1,867,062 |
| FY2013 | $3,067,029 |
| FY2012 | $4,614,195 |
| FY2011 | $4,273,553 |
| FY2010 | $5,522,446 |
| FY2009 | $7,757,881 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc. | $25,086,862 | |
| 2 | Omnitec Solutions, LLC | $20,192,261 | |
| 3 | Peraton Inc. | $13,631,981 | |
| 4 | University Of Toledo | $9,307,292 | |
| 5 | Systems Atlanta Inc. | $6,144,754 | |
| 6 | Firehole Technologies, Inc. | $4,878,306 | |
| 7 | G 2 Software Systems, Inc. | $1,819,541 | |
| 8 | KBR Wyle Services, LLC | $1,160,851 | |
| 9 | Freestate Electronics Inc. | $1,036,286 | |
| 10 | Graf Research Corporation | $699,970 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 79 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The National Airspace System (NAS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operated under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. Based on the contract awards, the program appears to encompass a broad range of aviation-related systems, technologies, and infrastructure supporting military aviation operations and facilities. The program's scope includes aircraft support systems, navigation equipment, electronic components, and related software systems.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars to major systems development efforts exceeding $20 million, with performance periods typically spanning 6 months to 3 years. Notable contractors include Science Applications International Corporation, Microsemi SOC Corporation, and Systems Atlanta Inc., with significant work in Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), software development, and technical support services. The majority of contracts are firm-fixed-price arrangements, with some cost-plus-fixed-fee contracts for research and development work. Primary funding agencies include the Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Air Warfare Center, and Naval Facilities Engineering Command. While most contracts are unrestricted, some utilize partial small business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-asides. Key places of performance include San Diego, California; Woodstock, Georgia; and various military installations across Florida, Maryland, and New Jersey.
Quick answers
What is NAS?
National Airspace System (NAS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. 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 NAS obligated on contracts?
79 contract awards are coded to NAS, and their actions have obligated $86,695,988 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on NAS?
The contractors obligated the most on NAS contracts are Burns & Mcdonnell, Inc. ($25,086,862), Omnitec Solutions, LLC ($20,192,261) and Peraton Inc. ($13,631,981).
What is the latest contract award for NAS?
The latest contract award coded to NAS is W9115117P0204, awarded to Trailblazer Innovations, LLC on September 13, 2017.
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