The Over-the-Horizon Backscatter (OTH-B) Radar program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operated by the Department of Defense under program number 227. The program follows the Major Capability Acquisition pathway and appears focused on the development, deployment, and maintenance of radar systems specifically designed to detect targets beyond conventional line-of-sight limitations. Based on the contract descriptions, the program encompasses both hardware components and technical support services for various radar systems including the FPS-117(V)4.
The federal contract awards associated with this program range from small purchase orders for specific components (as low as $560) to large definitive contracts exceeding $11 million, with completion timelines typically spanning from a few months to three years. The majority of contracts utilize Firm Fixed Price pricing arrangements, with both Purchase Orders and Definitive Contracts being common contract types. Notable acquisitions include radar modernization efforts ($11.4M), technical support services for TPS and FPS radars ($1.96M ceiling), and various hardware components such as circuit card assemblies, power supplies, and capacitors. Only one contract utilized a Total Small Business set-aside designation, with the majority having no set-aside requirements. The data provided does not specify consistent funding agencies or places of performance, nor does it reveal patterns regarding prime or subcontractor awards.
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