Wide Area Surveillance
DoD acquisition program
Program facts
- Program number
- 519
- Short name
- WAS
- Program type
- Special Interest
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1
- Contract obligations
- $44,338,607 Since fiscal year 2022
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 |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $93,170 |
| FY2022 | $44,245,437 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leidos, Inc. | $44,338,607 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Was S2 production-FRP | $44,338,608 |
About this program
The Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) program is a Special Interest defense acquisition program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. Designated as Acquisition Category IC, the program falls under Department of Defense oversight with program number 519. WAS appears to focus on surveillance capabilities and systems, though specific technical details are not provided in the source material.
The program's recent contract activity includes a $44.3 million firm-fixed-price delivery order awarded to Leidos, Inc. through the Network-Centric Solutions II (NETCENTS II) IDIQ contract vehicle by the U.S. Department of the Air Force. This particular award covers full-rate production of the WAS S2 capability with performance extending through November 2024. Leidos Innovations Corporation serves as the prime contractor, with Lambda Inc. receiving a $46,375 subcontract for specialized computing equipment. The contract was awarded without set-aside provisions, suggesting full and open competition. The identical ceiling and obligation values indicate full funding at the time of award.
Quick answers
What is WAS?
Wide Area Surveillance (WAS) is a DoD acquisition program led by the Air Force. DoD lists its program type as Special Interest. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has WAS obligated on contracts?
1 contract award is coded to WAS, and its actions have obligated $44,338,607 since fiscal year 2022.
Who are the top contractors on WAS?
The contractor obligated the most on WAS contracts is Leidos, Inc. ($44,338,607).
What is the latest contract award for WAS?
The latest contract award coded to WAS is FA873022F0015, awarded to Leidos, Inc. on October 27, 2021.
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