Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System-VHF
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 233
- Short name
- SINCGARS
- 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 Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 334
- Contract obligations
- $4,275,533,646 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 |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$628,899 |
| FY2024 | -$1,892,794 |
| FY2023 | $305,947,004 |
| FY2022 | $77,839,208 |
| FY2021 | $54,354 |
| FY2016 | -$182,276 |
| FY2015 | -$450,317 |
| FY2014 | $24,160,145 |
| FY2013 | -$7,850,900 |
| FY2012 | $76,231,463 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $2,867,298,048 | |
| 2 | ITT Industries, Inc. | $336,031,456 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $330,477,026 | |
| 4 | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | $213,806,697 | |
| 5 | Thales Defense & Security Inc. | $163,593,062 | |
| 6 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $111,249,755 | |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $90,475,374 | |
| 8 | Federal Prison Industries, Inc. | $81,963,129 | |
| 9 | Raytheon Company | $24,748,083 | |
| 10 | Vectrus Systems Corporation | $18,067,769 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System-VHF (SINCGARS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Operating as an Acquisition Category IC program, SINCGARS provides tactical VHF radio communications capabilities for ground and airborne platforms across the Department of Defense. The program encompasses the procurement, maintenance, and ongoing development of radio systems, associated installation kits, and support equipment.
Contract awards under SINCGARS range from small purchase orders for cables and installation kits ($3,000-$150,000) to major system procurement contracts exceeding $450 million. Primary contractors include L3Harris Technologies (formerly Harris Corporation), Thales Defense & Security, and Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, with typical contract performance periods of 12-36 months. The majority of awards are firm-fixed-price delivery orders, though some engineering services and field support are contracted under time-and-materials terms. The U.S. Army serves as the primary funding agency, particularly through the Program Executive Office Command Control Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T) and Army Materiel Command. While most contracts have no set-aside designation, some smaller components and installation kits are sourced through total small business set-asides. Key deliverables include RT-1478 and RT-1523 series radios, vehicle installation kits, airborne radio systems, circuit card assemblies, wiring harnesses, and worldwide field service representative support.
Quick answers
What is SINCGARS?
Single-Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System-VHF (SINCGARS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. 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 SINCGARS obligated on contracts?
334 contract awards are coded to SINCGARS, and their actions have obligated $4,275,533,646 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on SINCGARS?
The contractors obligated the most on SINCGARS contracts are L3Harris Technologies, Inc. ($3,081,104,745 across 2 registrations), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($420,952,400 across 2 registrations) and ITT Industries, Inc. ($336,031,456).
How much did SINCGARS obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to SINCGARS obligated -$628,899 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for SINCGARS?
The latest contract award coded to SINCGARS is SPRRA123F0004, awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on October 7, 2022.
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