Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for Joint Multiple Effects Warhead System (JMEWS) for Tomahawk Block Vb
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM280-0311
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1410 Guided Missiles
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85756, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMX-280 Tactical Tomahawk program at Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to award a sole-source contract for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Joint Multiple Effects Warhead System (JMEWS) for Tomahawk Block Vb, with a capability statement deadline of October 22, 2026. The Navy has identified Raytheon Company, Tucson, Arizona, as the sole responsible source under FAR 6.302-1, citing exclusive possession of current Tomahawk configuration and manufacturing data required to transition JMEWS from Engineering and Manufacturing Development to production without cost duplication or schedule risk. Raytheon Missiles & Defense has been the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the Tomahawk missile since 1994. All responsible sources may submit capability statements for Navy consideration, though this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Tomahawk missile data is export-controlled and unavailable to foreign sources or representatives. Raytheon is accepting subcontracting inquiries through Xylina Padilla (xylina.padilla@rtx.com). The procurement is classified as Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 336414) and Guided Missiles (PSC 1410).
Notice text
Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR), PMX-280 Tactical Tomahawk, Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source Contract for the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Joint Multiple Effects Warhead System (JMEWS) to Raytheon Company, (Raytheon) Tucson, AZ 85756-9367. Since 1994, RMD has been the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer for the Tomahawk missile. RMD is the only known source capable of accomplishing this requirement in the required timeframe and without duplication of costs. RTX solely possesses the current configuration and manufacturing data for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile required to complete these efforts. The warhead suites are designated for the Tomahawk Block Vb missile variant. This effort transitions the JMEWS program from its Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase to production.
NOTE: The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the Navy. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The data associated with the Tomahawk Missile is export controlled and is not available for foreign sources or representatives.
For possible subcontracting opportunities, please contact Xylina Padilla xylina.padilla@rtx.com
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