SURTASS (Surveillance Towed Array Sensor)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 151
- Short name
- SURTASS
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 8
- Contract obligations
- $16,034,720 Since fiscal year 2007
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2017 | -$72,076 |
| FY2016 | $2,382,805 |
| FY2015 | $1,318,900 |
| FY2014 | $1,647,617 |
| FY2013 | $2,003,569 |
| FY2012 | $2,441,792 |
| FY2011 | $1,560,928 |
| FY2010 | $1,943,300 |
| FY2009 | $1,793,754 |
| FY2008 | $169,131 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L3 Adaptive Methods, Inc. | $15,727,356 | |
| 2 | Alion Science And Technology Corporation | $188,146 | |
| 3 | HII Mission Technologies Corp | $89,771 | |
| 4 | Coiling Technologies, Inc. | $29,448 |
5 contractors in all; the other received nothing on balance or has no name on record.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Program support services for surtass/clfa | $0 | |
| Delivery Order SPRMM113G1106-1000 | $0 | |
| Program support services | $89,771 | |
| Cylinder, replenisher | $7,964 | |
| Cylinder replenisher | $10,875 | |
| Spring, helical, compression; NSN 5360-12-179-2979 | $10,609 | |
| Services in support of surtass | $188,146 | |
| Sbir phase III award for r & d engineering and related services in the area of advanced surveillance towed array sensor… | $17,044,579 |
About this program
The Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This maritime surveillance system appears to be a significant naval asset based on its designation as an MDAP and the nature of its contract awards. The program's acquisition strategy indicates ongoing development and operational support requirements for maritime surveillance capabilities.
The contract portfolio includes a mix of product procurement and support services, ranging from small hardware purchases like compression springs and cylinder replenishers to substantial engineering services. The largest contract observed was a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III award valued at approximately $30.3 million for research and development engineering services, awarded in 2007. Most contracts are structured as Firm Fixed Price delivery orders, with typical values ranging from $8,000 to $250,000, though the SBIR contract utilized a Cost Plus Award Fee structure. The Navy appears to be the primary contracting agency, with contracts frequently executed under Navy Operational Test & Evaluation Support vehicles. Small business set-asides were used in several awards, particularly for hardware procurement, while larger support service contracts generally had no set-aside designation.
Quick answers
What is SURTASS?
SURTASS (Surveillance Towed Array Sensor) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has SURTASS obligated on contracts?
8 contract awards are coded to SURTASS, and their actions have obligated $16,034,720 since fiscal year 2007.
Who are the top contractors on SURTASS?
The contractors obligated the most on SURTASS contracts are L3 Adaptive Methods, Inc. ($15,727,356), Alion Science And Technology Corporation ($188,146) and HII Mission Technologies Corp ($89,771).
What is the latest contract award for SURTASS?
The latest contract award coded to SURTASS is N0018913D0023-GT28, awarded to HII Mission Technologies Corp on August 11, 2014.
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