10 - Overhaul & Conversion of 6 PHALANX MK-15 Close-In Weapon System Block 1/1 U.S. mounts to Block 1B

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to issue a contract modification with Raytheon Company for the overhaul and conversion of six PHALANX MK-15 Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) mounts from Block 1 Baseline 1 to Block 1B. This work includes the procurement of associated ancillary equipment such as on-board repair parts and spares, peculiar support equipment, connectors and backshells, special tools, general purpose electronic test equipment, and common support equipment necessary for the MK-15 CIWS. Raytheon is uniquely qualified to perform this work as the sole domestic producer of the MK-15 CIWS and related parts, with the complexity and cost of qualification making competition impractical. The contract recognizes the substantial time and financial investment required to qualify additional sources would not be recovered through competition, justifying the sole-source acquisition. Key points of contact for this contract modification are D. Nemerow, Contract Specialist, and L. Osborne, Contracting Officer, both reachable via provided phone numbers and email addresses. The solicitation was posted in December 2002 and is closely tied to sustaining the operational readiness and capability enhancement of the naval weapon systems through this critical upgrade.