Satellite and Terminals
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 788
- Short name
- MILSTAR
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 44
- Contract obligations
- $2,119,864,137 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2020 | -$696,607 |
| FY2019 | -$1,269 |
| FY2018 | -$16,706 |
| FY2017 | $20,078 |
| FY2016 | -$33,687 |
| FY2015 | $34,977,121 |
| FY2014 | $81,052,686 |
| FY2013 | $107,094,056 |
| FY2012 | $90,147,962 |
| FY2011 | $106,575,296 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $886,536,252 | |
| 2 | Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc. | $725,723,945 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $386,391,842 | |
| 4 | Booz Allen Hamilton Inc. | $22,197,363 | |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $17,736,413 | |
| 6 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $17,258,723 | |
| 7 | Raytheon Company | $15,572,840 | |
| 8 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $9,942,314 | |
| 9 | Leidos, Inc. | $7,782,834 | |
| 10 | Titan Systems Corp | $6,663,802 |
10 of 51 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The MILSTAR (Military Strategic and Tactical Relay) Satellite and Terminals program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) focused on satellite communications infrastructure and associated ground terminals. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, this program represents a significant Department of Defense investment in space-based communications capabilities, encompassing both satellite systems and their supporting terrestrial components.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchase orders for electronic components and repair services (typically $3,000-$75,000) to large-scale definitive contracts exceeding $300 million for satellite operations and logistics sustainment. Major contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Boeing Satellite Systems, and Northrop Grumman Defense, with significant work performed in California (El Segundo, San Jose) and Virginia. The contracts predominantly utilize Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee/Award Fee structures, with performance periods spanning from several months to multiple years. Notable procurements include the MILSTAR/DSCS Orbital Operations & Logistics Sustainment Support contract valued at $490 million and various commercial acquisition studies ranging from $200,000 to $2.1 million. The program rarely employs small business set-asides, with most contracts being unrestricted. Primary funding appears to flow through Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) contracting offices.
Quick answers
What is MILSTAR?
Satellite and Terminals (MILSTAR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has MILSTAR obligated on contracts?
44 contract awards are coded to MILSTAR, and their actions have obligated $2,119,864,137 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on MILSTAR?
The contractors obligated the most on MILSTAR contracts are Lockheed Martin Corp ($886,536,252), Boeing Satellite Systems, Inc. ($725,723,945) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($413,592,879 across 3 registrations).
What is the latest contract award for MILSTAR?
The latest contract award coded to MILSTAR is SPRHA514D0001-0001, awarded to United States Technologies Inc. on September 24, 2014.
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