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AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile Software Update Version v8.3xx

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N00019-12-C-0111Federal

Submission Closed08/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 336414

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AI Contract Overview

The Naval Air Systems Command awarded a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee contract, solicitation number N00019-12-C-0111, to Raytheon Missiles Systems for the update of AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile software from version v8.220 to v8.3xx. This effort focuses on correcting user-identified anomalies and includes necessary qualification and Captive Carry flight testing to validate and verify the implementation of these corrections. The work is performed in Tucson, Arizona, under NAICS code 336414. Raytheon Missiles Systems was selected as the sole source for this requirement because they are the original designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the missile system. Due to the government having limited rights to the Technical Data Package, Raytheon possesses the unique technical knowledge and expertise required to complete the software updates within the necessary timeframe without incurring substantial duplication of costs. The anticipated award date for this action was August 24, 2012.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contract Value

$13,571,690

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) 1151 East Hermans Rd, TUCSON, AZ, 85734, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Raytheon Missile Systems 1151 E Hermans Rd TUCSON AZ 85756 USA

Award Issued Date

08/31/2012, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

J&A #AIR-21910 - AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles Class Justification

justification-and-authorization

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 8

Presolicitation

AwardedAug 31

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

08/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

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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Nickiann O LabriolaContract Specialist

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Gregory S LeeContracting Officer

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Full Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee contract to Raytheon Missiles Systems (RMS), P.O. Box 11337, Tucson, AZ 85734-1337, to update software version v8.220 to correct anomalies identified by the user. The effort shall include qualification and Captive Carry flight test to validate and verify implementation of the correction of the anomalies. RMS is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the AIM-9X Sidewinder Missile. Therefore, the Government has limited rights to the Technical Data Package, which would be required to competitively award this requirement. As such, RMS the only known source possessing the requisite technical knowledge and expertise to fulfill these requirements in the required timeframe and without duplication of costs. Anticipated date of award is 24 August 2012.All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Telephone inquiries or responses will not be accepted.