The Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Blocks I-IV program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation. The program encompasses the development, production, and sustainment of the SM-2 missile system, which serves as a primary air defense weapon for the U.S. Navy. The program includes multiple variant blocks (I through IV) that represent different generations and capabilities of the missile system.
Contract awards associated with the program range from small purchases under $10,000 to major production and engineering services contracts exceeding $400 million. Raytheon Company serves as the primary contractor for major engineering and technical services, receiving awards such as a $321.9 million contract for FY2013-2017 support. Recent contract activity includes multiple Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) awards to companies like Diversified Technologies ($1.79 million) and Solid State Scientific Corporation ($1.73 million). The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is the predominant contracting authority, with many contracts incorporating Foreign Military Sales (FMS) components. Awards frequently utilize both Total Small Business set-asides for smaller technical and support services and unrestricted competition for major production efforts. Primary places of performance include facilities in Massachusetts, Virginia, and Maryland, with significant work also occurring at various Navy installations. Contract types vary from Firm Fixed Price for production to Cost Plus Fixed Fee for engineering and technical services, with periods of performance typically ranging from 1-5 years.