The SPARROW AIM-7F Navy program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This acquisition program focuses on the procurement, maintenance, and support of the SPARROW missile system, specifically the AIM-7F variant for Navy applications. The program encompasses multiple aspects of the weapons system lifecycle including production, engineering support, maintenance, and associated technical services.
The contract portfolio includes awards ranging from $360,114 to over $1 billion, with completion timeframes typically spanning 3-5 years. Notable deliverables include tactical missiles, launcher equipment, guidance section testing units, and Canadian uplink services. Raytheon appears as a significant contractor, particularly through their Missile Systems and Land & Air Defense Systems divisions. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) serves as the primary contracting authority, with no set-aside designations observed across the contract base. Contract types vary between Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee, with several delivery orders and definitive contracts comprising the procurement strategy. Major work items include production engineering support ($264.4M ceiling), tactical missile production ($1.08B ceiling), and various maintenance and testing services in the $1-7M range.