B -- Systems Engineering Technical Support for the TWS Baseline Changes, Simulations and Modeling, SW Support, AUR Production, Technical, and Field Service

The Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate and award a modification to the existing contract N00019-04-C-0569 to Raytheon Company for Fiscal Year 2006 Systems Engineering Technical Support related to the Tomahawk Weapons System. This effort includes support for baseline changes, simulations and modeling, software support, All Up Round (AUR) production, as well as technical and field service. Raytheon is uniquely qualified for this contract, as it has been the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer of the Tomahawk AUR missile since 1994 and holds exclusive access to the current configuration and manufacturing data needed for this missile. In addition, Raytheon manages the key documentation required for system requirements, integration, and verification, making it the only capable source to perform these technical support functions within the required timeframe and without incurring additional costs. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and falls under the oversight of the Naval Air Systems Command, a Department of Defense agency based in Patuxent River, Maryland. The work supports critical defense technology and requires specialized knowledge that only Raytheon possesses due to its long-term involvement with the Tomahawk program. The contracting officer point of contact is Jennifer A. Alvey, who can provide additional information regarding this presolicitation, which was posted on July 19, 2006. This procurement highlights the continuing partnership between NAVAIR and Raytheon to maintain and advance the operational capabilities of the Tomahawk missile system.