Integrated Air and Missile Defense

The Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. The program, designated with Acquisition Category ID, focuses on developing and maintaining comprehensive air and missile defense capabilities. It encompasses multiple integrated systems, including the Patriot missile system, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), and various radar and communications components that work together to provide defensive capabilities against aerial and missile threats.

Contract awards under this program range from small purchases of $14,000 to large system integration efforts exceeding $424 million, with typical performance periods spanning 12 to 36 months. Major prime contractors include Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp., and General Dynamics Mission Systems. Black & Veatch has received multiple delivery orders under a $249 million Ballistic Missile Defense Program Architectural & Engineering Services contract for work at Fort Greely, Alaska. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Army Contracting Command, and Naval Air Systems Command are the primary contracting agencies. While most awards do not carry set-aside designations, some smaller contracts are designated for small businesses or 8(a) firms. Key deliverables include engineering services, electronic components, power systems, radar interfaces, and construction services, with significant work performed in Alaska, Massachusetts, and various military installations across the United States.