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A -- Infra Red Imagery Sidewinder Tail (IRIS-T) Missile Feasibility Study

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The Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway, through the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, plans to issue a sole source order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-02-G-3104 to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. The order tasks Lockheed Martin with conducting a feasibility study to assess the technical viability, operational impact, and cost considerations of integrating the Infra Red Imagery Sidewinder Tail (IRIS-T) missile for both external and internal carriage on the Joint Strike Fighter aircraft. Lockheed Martin is identified as the sole qualified provider capable of fulfilling this requirement, underscoring their unique expertise and role in the development of the fighter. The contracting effort is managed by the Naval Air Systems Command, part of the Department of Defense, with contractual and programmatic questions directed to specific contacts within the program office. The study represents a critical step in evaluating missile integration options to enhance the Joint Strike Fighter's capabilities and ensure operational effectiveness. The contract references a presolicitation posted in late September 2002 and reflects a focused initiative to support Norway’s defense interests through collaboration with a key defense contractor.

General Info

Norway’s Ministry of Defence contracts Lockheed Martin for IRIS-T missile integration feasibility study.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Lockheed Martin CorporationLockheed Martin Aeronautics Company P.O. Box 748 Fort Worth, TX 76101, MD

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedSep 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Full Description

On behalf of Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Norway, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office intends to issue a sole source order against Basic Ordering Agreement Number N00019-02-G-3104 to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, P.O. Box 748, Fort Worth, TX 76101. This order will require Lockheed Martin to conduct a study to investigate the technical feasibility, operational implications and cost associated with integrating the Infra Red Imagery Sidewinder Tail (IRIS-T) missile for external and internal carriage on the Joint Strike Fighter. Lockheed Martin is the only responsible source capable of supporting this requirement. Any programmatic questions should be addressed to Colonel Rune Fagerli at contact@example.gov. Contractual questions should be addressed to Ms. Michele McDermott at contact@example.gov.