14 -- FY 2008-09 Tactical Tomahawk Block IV Range Safety System and Flight Test Kits

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to enter into sole-source negotiations with Raytheon Company for the procurement of Tactical Tomahawk (Block IV) Range Safety Systems (RSS) and Flight Test Kits for fiscal years 2008-09. The contract anticipates the acquisition of up to 20 RSS and Flight Test Kits annually, with the initial award scheduled for the first quarter of FY08. Raytheon is uniquely positioned as the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the Tactical Tomahawk system, holding exclusive access to the proprietary technology, manufacturing capabilities, and facilities necessary to meet the specified requirements within the mandated timeframe. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336414, indicating its classification within guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing. The Naval Air Systems Command, part of the Department of Defense and based in Patuxent River, Maryland, is overseeing this effort. Given Raytheon’s exclusive expertise and resources, the sole-source approach is justified to ensure continuity, technical integrity, and timely delivery of these critical aerospace components. The contract is currently in the presolicitation phase, as of April 2007, with relevant contractual notes applying to the agreement.