Sidewinder AIM-9L, AF

Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)

Program facts

Program number
145
Short name
Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF)
Acquisition pathway
Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
Lead component
Contract awards
6
Contract obligations
$144,036 Since fiscal year 2009

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
FY2015 -$5,984
FY2013 $58,689
FY2011 $54,179
FY2010 $33,000
FY2009 $4,152

Top contractors by obligations

Rank Contractor Obligated Share
1 Diehl Raytheon Missile Systeme, LLC $52,705
2 Seoul National University $33,000
3 Mainline Information Systems, LLC $29,179
4 Nanotechnology Application Center $25,000
5 Alpine Industries, LLC $4,152

6 contractors in all; the other received nothing on balance or has no name on record.

Contract awards

Award Awarded Obligated
Aim-9L GCS repair N0001912D0013-0001 · Diehl Raytheon Missile Systeme, LLC · Naval Air Systems Command (Navy) $52,705
ITC-PAC research and development project for "development of "green" porous polymer templating methodologies using… FA520912P0042 · Commonwealth Scientific And Industrial Research Organisation · Pacific Air Forces (USAF) $0
ITC-PAC research and development project for "synthesis, assemble, and characterization of nano-BIO hybrid materials" FA520911P0160 · Nanotechnology Application Center · Pacific Air Forces (USAF) $25,000
IBM rational doors floating user license FA281611FA007 · Mainline Information Systems, LLC · Space and Missile Systems Center (AFSPC) $29,179
ITC-PAC research project for optical rectenna array FA520910P0214 · Seoul National University · Pacific Air Forces (USAF) $33,000
Stop assembly FA821309M0048 · Alpine Industries, LLC · AFLCMC Hill AFB $4,152

About this program

The SIDEWINDER AIM-9L, AF is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program involves the acquisition and maintenance of the AIM-9L Sidewinder air-to-air missile system for the Air Force. As a designated MDAP, this indicates the program meets Department of Defense criteria for size, complexity, and strategic importance to warrant heightened oversight and reporting requirements.

The federal contract awards associated with this program between 2009-2013 encompassed a diverse range of products and services, including missile guidance control system repairs, research and development projects, and software licensing. Contract values ranged from $4,152 to $52,704.88, with all awards utilizing Firm Fixed Price pricing arrangements. The contracting vehicles included both Purchase Orders and Delivery Orders, with one procurement executed through the GSA Information Technology Schedule 70. Notable research initiatives included development of green polymer templating methodologies, nano-bio hybrid materials, and optical rectenna array technology. No set-aside designations were utilized in any of the reviewed contract actions. The combined ceiling value of the documented contract awards totaled approximately $165,000.

Quick answers

What is Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF)?

Sidewinder AIM-9L, AF (Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF)) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.

How much has Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF) obligated on contracts?

6 contract awards are coded to Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF), and their actions have obligated $144,036 since fiscal year 2009.

Who are the top contractors on Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF)?

The contractors obligated the most on Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF) contracts are Diehl Raytheon Missile Systeme, LLC ($52,705), Seoul National University ($33,000) and Mainline Information Systems, LLC ($29,179).

What is the latest contract award for Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF)?

The latest contract award coded to Sidewinder (AIM-9L) (AF) is N0001912D0013-0001, awarded to Diehl Raytheon Missile Systeme, LLC on October 17, 2012.

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