AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development

AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development

CAUTION:

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the engineering data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to support continued advancement and integration of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) system. This market research effort encompasses several key program areas essential for maintaining the technological edge, operational effectiveness, and mission readiness. The requirements addressed in this research include:

Software Improvement Program (SIP): Ongoing capability enhancements to ensure AMRAAM’s responsiveness to rapidly evolving threats, leveraging incremental improvements and continuous innovation.

Platform Integration Support: Seamless integration of AMRAAM with legacy, current, and next-generation aircraft, with a focus on software synchronization, operational testing, and support equipment maintenance.

Field-Team Test Support (FTS): Comprehensive test planning, execution, and data collection at multiple U.S. test ranges, enabling robust validation of AMRAAM performance in diverse operational environments.

Development Laboratory Management and Maintenance: Modernization and optimization of test laboratory infrastructure, data management, and asset tracking to sustain high standards of readiness and reliability.

Model and Simulation Systems: Development and maintenance of advanced modeling and simulation tools for mission analysis, platform integration, and training.

The Government does not own or have access to the data for this requirement. The Government has determined that this system is non-commercial in nature.

Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.  Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.

The Raytheon Company (CAGE 15090) is the current sole source contractor for this effort.

Respondents are advised that participation in this survey does not guarantee inclusion in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any expenses incurred as a result of participation in this survey.

Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997)

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: Market Research.

(End of provision)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The following document describes the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development requirements and includes a Contractor Capability Survey. This survey enables contractors to share information about their company’s capabilities.

2. If you wish to participate in this market research after reviewing the information below, please provide documentation supporting your company’s ability to meet these requirements. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent the government from adequately assessing your capabilities.

3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort:

a.  No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.  Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.  If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letters, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill.  If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling. 

b.  Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. Joint ventures and teaming arrangements are also welcomed.

5. Please direct any questions regarding this market survey to the POCs listed below.

AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The AMRAAM System Program Office (SPO) is seeking industry input to inform acquisition strategies supporting the continued advancement and integration of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) system. This market research effort encompasses several key program areas essential for maintaining the technological edge, operational effectiveness, and mission readiness. The requirements addressed in this research include:

Software Improvement Program (SIP): Deliver comprehensive support services focused on ongoing capability enhancements, ensuring AMRAAM remains agile and effective against rapidly evolving threats through incremental upgrades and sustained innovation.

Platform Integration Support: Deliver expert services to seamlessly integrate AMRAAM with legacy, current, and next-generation aircraft, emphasizing software alignment, rigorous operational testing, and proactive support equipment maintenance.

Field-Team Test Support (FTS): Offer comprehensive services for test planning, execution, and data collection across multiple U.S. test ranges, enabling robust validation and assessment of AMRAAM performance in diverse operational environments.

Development Laboratory Management and Maintenance: Deliver services encompassing modernization and optimization of test laboratory infrastructure, advanced data management, and meticulous asset tracking to uphold the highest standards of readiness and reliability.

Model and Simulation Systems: Develop services aimed at maintaining advanced modeling and simulation tools to support mission analysis, facilitate platform integration, and enhance training effectiveness.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I.  Business Information

            Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

·  Company/Institute Name:

·   Address:

·   Point of Contact:

·   CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:
• E-mail Address:
• Web Page URL:

·     Government Proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541380, 336413, 541330, 541715

       Based on the Government proposed NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business                                                (Yes / No)
• Woman Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)
• Small Disadvantaged Business                       (Yes / No)
• 8(a) Certified                                                  (Yes / No)
• HUBZone Certified                                        (Yes / No)
• Veteran Owned Small Business                      (Yes / No)
• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business      (Yes / No)
• System for Award Management (SAM)         (Yes / No)
• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).
   

Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 26 June 2026.  Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall.  Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email.  Multiple emails are acceptable.  Responses must be sent via email to the following:

• Jessica Pope, jessica.pope@us.af.mil and

• Alana Fetters, alana.fetters.1@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to the PCO.

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Briefly describe your facility’s capabilities and the goods or services you provide. Include an overview of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Summarize your company’s experience with projects of similar complexity to these requirements. Include contract numbers, a short description of the work performed, the period of performance, supported agencies or organizations, and individual points of contact (such as a Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Detail your company’s experience utilizing, maintaining, and repairing the equipment identified above.

4. Describe your company’s ability to generate, handle, process, and store classified materials and data.

5. Explain your company’s experience in creating technical data, engineering drawings, and manuals. Specify the software programs you use to produce these items and the formats in which you can deliver them.

6. What quality assurance processes, certifications, and test qualification practices does your company use? Provide an overview of your quality program (e.g., ISO 9001, AS9100).

a. Submit a detailed quality plan demonstrating your implementation of AS9100 (or an equivalent standard).

B. Maintenance & Repair Questions:

1. Summarize your experience and capabilities in repairing existing systems and equipment—both hardware and software—to resolve maintenance and support challenges found in Munitions Storage Area environments.

2. Summarize your experience and capabilities in repairing existing systems and equipment—both hardware and software—to resolve maintenance and support challenges found in Developmental Laboratories.

3. Demonstrate your experience repairing similar Missile Systems by providing the following details for the same or similar items:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Number of assets shipped

4. Provide your commercial manuals or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) used for repair, functional or operational checks, and sell-off of similar assets. Also, describe your rights to use these manuals or ATPs.

5. Summarize your experience and capabilities in testing, evaluating, repairing, or maintaining the same or similar assets as described above.

6. Provide a detailed list of facilities and equipment—including quantities—required to meet the requirements of this effort.

7. Explain how your organization would address situations where drawings, specifications, technical data, or test procedures are unavailable.

C. Engineering Services Questions

1. Briefly outline your services, capabilities, and relevant experience as they relate to the requirements of this effort.

2. Summarize your experience and capabilities in developing and implementing software improvements for guided missile systems.

3. Provide details of your experience maintaining compliance with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD), United States Air Force (USAF), and Weapons Authorizing Official (AO) cybersecurity requirements.

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided

4. Provide details of your experience delivering similar services in military settings. For each relevant project, include the following:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided

5. Summarize your experience and capabilities in testing, evaluating, and repairing similar items.

6. Explain your experience providing Failure Review Board (FRB) support, including investigation, analysis, root cause determination, corrective action development, and final reporting.

7. Describe your experience and capabilities with required testing, evaluation, and repair of similar items or tasks.

8. How would your organization address situations where drawings, specifications, technical data, or test procedures are unavailable?

D. Logistics Support Services Questions

1. Briefly outline your logistics support services, relevant capabilities, and experience as they relate to the requirements of this effort.

2. Summarize your experience managing logistics support activities, such as technical documentation, field support, and handling Classified Government Furnished Property (GFP). Include any experience supporting AMRAAM tactical and test configurations.

3. Describe your capabilities and experience in delivery management, munitions stockpile management, and other general logistics support activities.

4. Provide examples of similar logistics support services you have provided in military settings. For each example, include the following information:

a) Contract Number

b) Procuring Agency

c) Contract Value

d) Services Provided