Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype
Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 589
- Short name
- PTS RP
- Acquisition pathway
- Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA)
- Acquisition status
- Transitioned or restructured
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 4
- Contract obligations
- $153,407,864 Since fiscal year 2020
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 | $500,000 |
| FY2025 | $16,169,014 |
| FY2024 | $19,006,807 |
| FY2023 | $26,419,441 |
| FY2022 | $35,691,816 |
| FY2021 | $33,766,017 |
| FY2020 | $21,854,769 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $117,011,097 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $36,396,767 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| A3M- block i - 1 rack unit (RU) form factor modem production | $33,728,891 | |
| Army and air force anti-JAM modem development half | $24,685,430 | |
| Air force and army anti-JAM modem development and pre-production | $58,596,776 | |
| Air force and army anti-JAM modem development and test production | $36,396,768 |
About this program
The Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype (PTS RP) is a Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping defense acquisition program focused on developing advanced satellite communications capabilities. Operating under the Middle Tier of Acquisition pathway, the program primarily supports the development and production of anti-jam modems for military satellite communications. The program represents a significant investment in protected tactical communications infrastructure for both the U.S. Army and Air Force.
The program has awarded multiple fixed-price incentive delivery orders ranging from approximately $24 million to $56 million, with performance periods typically spanning 2-4 years. Primary contractors include L3 Technologies, Inc. Systems Company Division (a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc.) and Raytheon Company's Strategic Missile Defense Division, with identified subcontractors including Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc. and Regal Technology Partners, Inc. Contract awards have been issued by the Electronic Systems Center and the Space and Missile Systems Center, with no set-aside designations utilized across the documented awards. Known places of performance include Marlborough, Massachusetts, with contracts focused on anti-jam modem development, testing, and pre-production activities. The combined ceiling value of the documented awards exceeds $119 million.
Quick answers
What is PTS RP?
Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype (PTS RP) is a Middle Tier Rapid Prototyping (MTRP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway. Its acquisition status is transitioned or restructured.
How much has PTS RP obligated on contracts?
4 contract awards are coded to PTS RP, and their actions have obligated $153,407,864 since fiscal year 2020.
Who are the top contractors on PTS RP?
The contractors obligated the most on PTS RP contracts are L3 Technologies, Inc. ($117,011,097) and Raytheon Company ($36,396,767).
How much did PTS RP obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to PTS RP obligated $16,169,014 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for PTS RP?
The latest contract award coded to PTS RP is FA880724FB012, awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. on October 1, 2024.
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