AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program FOIVE Contract

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM259-0135
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Forecast
SIP IV Follow-On Federal forecast
Place of performance
Tucson, Arizona 85734, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract to Raytheon for continued AIM-9X missile improvement activities under the AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program FOIVE Contract. The procurement encompasses Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for hardware development, domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Operational Flight Software and Integrated Flight Simulation software support, trade studies and analysis for future capabilities, hardware and software risk reduction efforts, development of test assets, and integration of engineering changes. This joint Department of Navy and U.S. Air Force program serves the USN as lead service, USAF, and various FMS customers. NAVAIR plans to award this procurement sole source to Raytheon based on FAR 6.301-1 authority for "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Sources or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Interested parties must submit responses via email to megan.e.ryce.civ@us.navy.mil with a copy to Jennifer.c.vance2.civ@us.navy.mil by September 4, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and identifies Raytheon (formerly Raytheon Missiles and Defense) located at 1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ, as the intended sole source contractor. The contract structure includes base and option CLINs with a period of performance extending up to five years. The notice does not specify award values or budget ranges for this development effort. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 336414 for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and PSC category AC25 for National Defense R&D Services. The government emphasizes that no commitments exist to issue solicitations, make awards, or assume responsibility for costs incurred by interested parties prior to contract award.

Notice text

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract, with base and option CLINs for a Period of Performance up to five (5) years, to Raytheon (RAY), formerly Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), 1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ, 85734-1337, for continued AIM-9X missile improvement activities. The requirements associated with this development effort include: Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) for development of hardware, domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Operational Flight Software (OFS) and Integrated Flight Simulation (IFS) software support to include new capability software development, support of existing software and software improvements; trade studies and analysis to investigate future capabilities, integration, and existing processes; hardware and software risk reduction efforts; development of test assets; and integration of engineering changes into the development efforts.

The AIM-9X Program is a joint DoN and USAF program with the United States Navy (USN) designated as the lead service. Requirements are for the Department of the Navy (DoN), United States Air Force (USAF) and various FMS customers.

NAVAIR intends to award this procurement sole source to Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD), 1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ 85734-1337, based on the authority provided in FAR 6.301-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Sources or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

IMPORTANT ADDITONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract or contracts for the efforts mentioned above. The primary point of contact for this synopsis is Megan Ryce. Responses to this synopsis should be sent only via email to: megan.e.ryce.civ@us.navy.mil with a copy to Jennifer.c.vance2.civ@us.navy.mil. For subcontracting opportunities, contact Vicki Railsback at vrailsback@raytheon.com.

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