JA 54217_MK-15 CIWS FY24-25_REDACTED.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval (J&A) document from the Naval Sea Systems Command Surface Systems Contracts Division for sole source award to Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) for MK 15 Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) requirements. The procurement covers CIWS Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 upgrades/conversions, Phalanx and SeaRAM Class A overhauls, SeaRAM upgrades/conversions, Land-based Phalanx Weapon Systems (LPWS) Class A overhauls, hardware improvements, ancillary equipment, and management of government furnished property at the Louisville facility.

The period of performance runs from contract award through March 28, 2026, with a base year (FY24) and one option year (FY25). RMD is justified as the sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to their unique facilities, capabilities and test equipment required for MK 15 CIWS production and overhaul. A sources sought notice published on SAM.gov on May 11, 2022 yielded no responses, and only RMD expressed interest when the requirement was synopsized on June 28, 2022. The procurement will support U.S. Navy, Army, Coast Guard and Foreign Military Sales requirements for the autonomous self-defense weapon system that protects against anti-ship missiles, rockets, artillery and other threats.