Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 1

The Warfighter Information Network-Tactical Increment 1 (WIN-T INC 1) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway by the U.S. Department of Defense. This program provides tactical communications and network capabilities to support Army operations. The system appears to integrate various communications equipment, electronic components, and supporting infrastructure to enable battlefield information sharing and command and control functions.

The contract awards associated with WIN-T INC 1 range from small purchases of $2,500 to larger awards exceeding $24 million, with typical performance periods of 6 months to 5 years. Primary contractors include General Dynamics Mission Systems, Raytheon Company, and AAI Services Corporation, with frequent awards also going to specialized manufacturers like R.A. Miller Industries and Kratos Antenna Solutions Corporation. The majority of contracts are awarded as firm-fixed-price delivery orders or purchase orders by the Army Communications Electronics Command (CECOM), with minimal use of set-aside designations. Common procured items include antenna systems, amplifiers, engine components, and communications equipment, with primary places of performance including Massachusetts, Virginia, Maryland, and California. Many awards include logistics support services and technical demonstration activities at facilities like Aberdeen Proving Ground.