AIM-9X Air-to-Air Missile BLOCK I
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 581
- Short name
- AIM-9X BLOCK I
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 63
- Contract obligations
- $2,410,353,871 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2023 | $462,675 |
| FY2021 | $6,472,406 |
| FY2020 | -$1,715,186 |
| FY2019 | -$2,754,776 |
| FY2018 | -$727,329 |
| FY2017 | -$113,486 |
| FY2016 | -$4,843,147 |
| FY2015 | $39,497,647 |
| FY2014 | $341,941,780 |
| FY2013 | $279,082,381 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raytheon Company | $1,977,621,996 | |
| 2 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $396,914,519 | |
| 3 | Imperatis Corp. | $27,650,447 | |
| 4 | Universal Technologies Inc. | $2,133,167 | |
| 5 | Sikorsky Support Services Inc. | $1,808,578 | |
| 6 | Raytheon Company | $1,195,226 | |
| 7 | Stellant Systems Inc. | $817,365 | |
| 8 | Applied Management Corp | $574,633 | |
| 9 | Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc. | $477,491 | |
| 10 | Amentum Technology, Inc. | $465,906 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The AIM-9X Air-to-Air Missile Block I program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program focuses on the development, production, and sustainment of the AIM-9X missile system, which is an advanced air-to-air missile platform. This represents a significant Department of Defense investment in tactical air-to-air combat capabilities, with program activities spanning development, testing, production, and lifecycle support.
Contract awards under this program range from small purchase orders of $25,000 to major production contracts exceeding $500 million, with performance periods typically ranging from several months to multiple years through 2024. Raytheon Company serves as a primary contractor, particularly for production and systems development, with significant contracts including a $546 million Block I production contract and a $229 million Block II tactical missile contract. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is the predominant contracting authority. Contract types include both Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangements, with work performed primarily in Tucson, Arizona and other U.S. locations. The program includes minimal use of set-asides, with most contracts being unrestricted. Major contract activities encompass tactical missile production, depot maintenance, logistics support, flight testing, and software development, with significant foreign military sales components to allies including Korea, Turkey, and NATO partners.
Quick answers
What is AIM-9X BLOCK I?
AIM-9X Air-to-Air Missile BLOCK I (AIM-9X BLOCK I) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has AIM-9X BLOCK I obligated on contracts?
63 contract awards are coded to AIM-9X BLOCK I, and their actions have obligated $2,410,353,871 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on AIM-9X BLOCK I?
The contractors obligated the most on AIM-9X BLOCK I contracts are Raytheon Company ($1,978,817,222 across 2 registrations), Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($396,914,519) and Imperatis Corp. ($27,650,447).
What is the latest contract award for AIM-9X BLOCK I?
The latest contract award coded to AIM-9X BLOCK I is N0001911D0004-0017, awarded to Raytheon Company on September 25, 2014.
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