The Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) - AIM-120A program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operated by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program focuses on the development, procurement, and support of advanced air-to-air missile systems for naval applications. This weapons system represents a significant investment in U.S. military air combat capabilities.
The contract awards associated with the AMRAAM program range from small purchase orders of $18,014 to large definitive contracts exceeding $358 million, with performance periods spanning from a few months to over 16 years. Major contractors include Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona, Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth, Texas, and M7 Aerospace LP in San Antonio, Texas. The majority of contracts are firm-fixed-price agreements with no set-aside designations, though there is one instance of a total small business set-aside. Contract activities include missile launcher requirements, support services, airframes and spares, and aircraft launching equipment. Primary contracting agencies include the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command, Air Force Material Command's Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC), and various defense contract administration offices. Key performance locations are concentrated in Arizona and Texas.