Theater Deployable Communications (TDC)
Major Automated Information System (MAIS)
Program facts
- Program number
- N30
- Short name
- TDC
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IAC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 22
- Contract obligations
- $85,423,469 Since fiscal year 2008
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 | $2,476,445 |
| FY2025 | $604,604 |
| FY2018 | -$384,761 |
| FY2017 | -$380,610 |
| FY2014 | $2,208,495 |
| FY2013 | $11,310,576 |
| FY2012 | $33,526,558 |
| FY2011 | $18,995,760 |
| FY2010 | $16,473,690 |
| FY2009 | $251,266 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $63,157,456 | |
| 2 | General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. | $16,110,656 | |
| 3 | Igov Technologies, Inc. | $2,389,693 | |
| 4 | Carahsoft Technology Corp | $2,118,562 | |
| 5 | Fairwinds Technologies LLC | $604,604 | |
| 6 | Dell Federal Systems L.P | $280,537 | |
| 7 | Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, LLC | $200,270 | |
| 8 | Thales Defense & Security Inc. | $162,764 | |
| 9 | Iron Bow Technologies, LLC | $90,388 | |
| 10 | Cistera Networks, Inc. | $76,413 |
10 of 18 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
Show all 22
About this program
The Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) program is a Major Automated Information System (MAIS) acquisition program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway with an Acquisition Category of IAC. The program appears focused on delivering deployable communication systems and infrastructure for theater operations, though specific operational capabilities are not detailed in the provided materials. Based on contract descriptions, the program encompasses both hardware and software components necessary for tactical communications.
The federal contract awards associated with TDC range from relatively small purchases of under $20,000 for individual components to large-scale system acquisitions exceeding $70 million. The largest contract was a Cost Plus Fixed Fee definitive contract for Dynamic Retasking Capability (DRC) valued at $70.9 million. Hardware acquisitions included Cisco VOIP phones, Dell Latitude laptops, and Sony VAIO notebooks, while software purchases included VMware and Cistera platform software. The majority of contracts were firm-fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders, with completion timelines typically ranging from 1-3 months for equipment purchases to up to 3 years for larger system implementations. Most contracts were awarded without set-aside designations, though there were isolated instances of Total Small Business and 8(a) Sole Source awards. No single contractor emerged as a dominant awardee based on the provided contract data.
Quick answers
What is TDC?
Theater Deployable Communications (TDC) is a Major Automated Information System (MAIS) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IAC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has TDC obligated on contracts?
22 contract awards are coded to TDC, and their actions have obligated $85,423,469 since fiscal year 2008.
Who are the top contractors on TDC?
The contractors obligated the most on TDC contracts are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($63,157,456), General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. ($16,110,656) and Igov Technologies, Inc. ($2,389,693).
How much did TDC obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to TDC obligated $604,604 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for TDC?
The latest contract award coded to TDC is FA872626FB043, awarded to Igov Technologies, Inc. on April 28, 2026.
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