AEGIS MK 7 Advanced Shipboard Weapon System

The AEGIS MK 7 Advanced Shipboard Weapon System (AEGIS) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of an integrated naval weapons system that combines computers, radar, and missiles for fleet air defense. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, AEGIS serves as a cornerstone of naval surface combat capabilities, incorporating both ship-based and land-based (AEGIS Ashore) implementations.

The contract awards associated with this program range from small component purchases of less than $100,000 to major engineering and development contracts exceeding $1 billion, with performance periods typically spanning 2-7 years. Primary contractors include Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, which holds several large Combat System Engineering Agent contracts, and Raytheon Company, which provides weapons system components and integration services. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and Naval Supply Systems Command serve as the primary contracting agencies. While most contracts are unrestricted, some smaller component and research contracts utilize Total Small Business set-asides, including Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III awards. Contract types vary from Firm Fixed Price for component procurement to Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Cost Plus Incentive for engineering services and development work. Major places of performance include Moorestown, New Jersey and Pascagoula, Mississippi.