NESP
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 551
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 41
- Contract obligations
- $95,689,248 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2012 | -$71,417 |
| FY2011 | -$44,000 |
| FY2010 | $909,012 |
| FY2009 | $4,702,827 |
| FY2008 | $14,904,213 |
| FY2007 | $29,874,508 |
| FY2006 | $17,039,192 |
| FY2005 | $4,527,755 |
| FY2004 | $23,847,158 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $95,564,819 | |
| 2 | RF Microsystems, Inc. | $174,382 | |
| 3 | HDR Architecture, Inc. | $34,928 | |
| 4 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $16,800 |
5 contractors in all; the other received nothing on balance or has no name on record.
Contract awards
Show all 41
About this program
NESP is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) designated as Acquisition Category IC that follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. While the full program name is unclear from the data, it appears to involve satellite communications systems, including EHF (Extremely High Frequency) and SHF (Super High Frequency) systems, tactical satellite equipment, and related antenna systems. The program dates back to at least 1998 and continues through recent years.
The contract awards associated with NESP range from small purchases of specific equipment (such as $16,800 for radio transmitters) to large definitive contracts exceeding $38 million for ship communication groups. Raytheon Company appears as the primary contractor, with work typically performed in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) is the predominant contracting agency. Contract vehicles include both definitive contracts and delivery orders, with pricing structures varying between Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus Award Fee, and combination types. The work primarily consists of engineering services, technical support, and hardware delivery for satellite communication systems. No set-aside designations were used in the contract awards. Contract periods typically range from several months to two years, with some extensions.
Quick answers
What is NESP?
NESP is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. 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 NESP obligated on contracts?
41 contract awards are coded to NESP, and their actions have obligated $95,689,248 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on NESP?
The contractors obligated the most on NESP contracts are Raytheon Company ($95,564,819), RF Microsystems, Inc. ($174,382) and HDR Architecture, Inc. ($34,928).
What is the latest contract award for NESP?
The latest contract award coded to NESP is SPRBL112P0014, awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. on April 5, 2012.
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