Award of AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program IV Modification for 10.5 OT Support

The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a sole source Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contract modification to Raytheon for 10.5 Operational Testing support under the AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program IV. This effort encompasses flight test preparation and planning, the execution of live fire and captive carry flight tests, and subsequent post-test analysis. The AIM-9X is a joint program between the Department of the Navy and the United States Air Force, with the Navy serving as the lead service to meet requirements for both branches and various foreign military sales customers. Awarded under the authority of FAR 6.301-1 and FAR 6.302-1, the contract identifies Raytheon as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency requirements without causing substantial duplication of costs. The work is performed in Tucson, Arizona, and falls under NAICS code 336414. This modification is part of a broader justification and approval for sole-source actions extending through September 30, 2026, covering non-recurring engineering, hardware and software development, and risk reduction for the missile program.