Theater High Altitude Area Defense
DoD acquisition program
Program facts
- Program number
- 553
- Short name
- THAAD
- Program type
- Other
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
Missile Defense Agency
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 46
- Contract obligations
- $188,269,905 Since fiscal year 2005
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 | -$2,155,290 |
| FY2016 | -$800,656 |
| FY2015 | -$506,551 |
| FY2014 | -$4,395,677 |
| FY2013 | $350,509 |
| FY2012 | $42,940,175 |
| FY2011 | $71,424,567 |
| FY2010 | $50,572,064 |
| FY2009 | $27,544,215 |
| FY2008 | $3,212,448 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $137,157,937 | |
| 2 | BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. | $21,188,878 | |
| 3 | Intrepid LLC | $18,714,730 | |
| 4 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $6,215,516 | |
| 5 | General Dynamics Information Technology Inc. | $3,342,563 | |
| 6 | Teledyne Solutions Inc. | $1,865,754 | |
| 7 | DHS Systems LLC | $874,800 | |
| 8 | The Columbia Group Inc. | $779,800 | |
| 9 | Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. | $414,576 | |
| 10 | Hawthorne Pacific Corp. | $84,101 |
10 of 20 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) program within the Department of Defense's missile defense portfolio. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of a mobile, ground-based system designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missiles during their terminal phase of flight at high altitudes. THAAD represents a critical component of the U.S. military's layered missile defense strategy, with deployable fire units consisting of launchers, interceptors, radar systems, and associated support equipment.
The contract awards associated with THAAD primarily focus on logistics support, systems engineering, quality assurance, and field support services for deployed fire units. Contract values range from small purchases of a few thousand dollars for equipment maintenance to large-scale support contracts exceeding $30 million. Most contracts utilized cost-plus-fixed-fee or labor-hour pricing arrangements, with delivery orders being the predominant contract type. No set-aside designations were used in the reviewed contract awards. Notable operational support includes logistics field support for THAAD Fire Unit #1 (A Battery, 4th Regiment) and Fire Unit #2 (A Battery, 2nd Regiment), along with post-deployment software support. Contract durations typically ranged from several months to three years, with many awards occurring in the 2008-2014 timeframe. The contracts demonstrate significant investment in systems engineering, quality assurance, mission assurance, and acquisition management support services.
Quick answers
What is THAAD?
Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Missile Defense Agency. DoD lists its program type as Other. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has THAAD obligated on contracts?
46 contract awards are coded to THAAD, and their actions have obligated $188,269,905 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on THAAD?
The contractors obligated the most on THAAD contracts are Lockheed Martin Corp ($137,157,937), BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc. ($21,188,878) and Intrepid LLC ($18,714,730).
What is the latest contract award for THAAD?
The latest contract award coded to THAAD is W31P4Q14C0144, awarded to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. on July 29, 2014.
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