Standard Missile-6

The Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) 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-6 missile system, which serves as a long-range anti-air warfare missile platform. This weapons system represents a significant component of the Department of Defense's missile defense capabilities, particularly within the Navy's arsenal.

The program's contract portfolio is dominated by high-value definitive contracts awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Raytheon Company as the primary contractor, with contract ceilings ranging from approximately $250 million to $1.2 billion and performance periods typically extending 4-5 years. These awards focus on engineering services, technical support, repairs, maintenance, and production of SM-6 missiles and components. Notable subcontractors include Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key Corp, Ducommun Labarge Technologies, and Eaglepicher Technologies, providing specialized electronic components and support services. General Dynamics-OTS also appears as a prime contractor for rocket motor production. While most large contracts are executed without set-aside designations, some smaller purchase orders for spare parts utilize Total Small Business set-asides. The majority of significant work is performed at Raytheon's facilities in Tucson, Arizona, with contract funding primarily sourced through NAVSEA and structured as cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements.