F-35C AIM-9X Integration Support and AV-8B IMV Analysis and Carriage Life Assessment

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a base, plus one option, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) order against Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-20-G-0007, with a Period of Performance of one year, to Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RMD), 1151 East Herman’s Road, Tucson, AZ 85734-1337, to provide AIM-9X integration support. This includes fatigue life analysis of the AIM-9X on stations 1 and 11 of the F-35C, as well as modeling and testing in order to develop flight clearance of the AIM-9X Block I and II missile on stations (1 and 7) of the AV-8B, consisting Instrumented Measurement Vehicle (IMV) Analysis and Reporting and an option for AIM-9X Carriage Life Assessment and Reporting. 

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 Wil 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 Tisha A. Phillips.  Responses to thys synopsis should be sent only via email to:  tisha.a.phillips1@navy.mil with a copy to kara.briscoe@navy.mil. For subcontracting opportunities, contact Vicki Railsback at vrailsback@raytheon.com