NAVSTAR Global Positioning System
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 166
- Short name
- NAVSTAR GPS
- 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
- 607
- Contract obligations
- $13,809,563,329 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $115,083,044 |
| FY2025 | $292,797,655 |
| FY2024 | $265,571,808 |
| FY2023 | $290,036,245 |
| FY2022 | $362,597,635 |
| FY2021 | $368,299,917 |
| FY2020 | $489,031,560 |
| FY2019 | $553,340,072 |
| FY2018 | $709,494,739 |
| FY2017 | $626,910,598 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $4,711,562,977 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $4,032,794,979 | |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $761,148,500 | |
| 4 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $713,641,668 | |
| 5 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $512,776,281 | |
| 6 | The Boeing Company | $373,142,917 | |
| 7 | The Boeing Company | $359,697,347 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Services, LLC | $333,912,398 | |
| 9 | Science Applications International Corporation | $305,716,724 | |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $207,715,158 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (NAVSTAR GPS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This Department of Defense program, designated with Acquisition Category IC, encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of GPS technology and infrastructure. The program appears focused on developing and maintaining military GPS capabilities, including specialized receivers, user equipment, and systems engineering support.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchase orders of a few thousand dollars to major development contracts exceeding $400 million. The largest contracts focus on GPS systems engineering and integration, launch and orbital support, and development of Miniaturized GPS User Equipment (MGUE). Key contractors include Raytheon Company, L3 Harris Interstate Electronics Corp, and various GPS technology providers such as Trimble. Many contracts support Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases for allied nations. While some contracts utilize small business and 8(a) set-asides, the majority have no set-aside designation. Contract types are predominantly firm-fixed-price, with some cost-plus-incentive arrangements for development work. The Space and Missile Systems Center appears to be the primary contracting authority, with contract periods typically ranging from several months for equipment purchases to multiple years for development and integration efforts.
Quick answers
What is NAVSTAR GPS?
NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (NAVSTAR GPS) 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 NAVSTAR GPS obligated on contracts?
607 contract awards are coded to NAVSTAR GPS, and their actions have obligated $13,809,563,329 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on NAVSTAR GPS?
The contractors obligated the most on NAVSTAR GPS contracts are Raytheon Company ($5,472,711,476 across 2 registrations), Lockheed Martin Corp ($4,545,571,261 across 2 registrations) and The Boeing Company ($732,840,264 across 2 registrations).
How much did NAVSTAR GPS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to NAVSTAR GPS obligated $292,797,655 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for NAVSTAR GPS?
The latest contract award coded to NAVSTAR GPS is FA857626FB008, awarded to Honeywell International Inc. on February 27, 2026.
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