R--ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE STANDARD MISSILE (SM) GUIDED MISSILE PROGRAM

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to award a sole source contract to Raytheon Company, Tucson, AZ, for Engineering and Technical Services supporting the Standard Missile (SM) Guided Missile Program. Raytheon is uniquely qualified to provide expertise in design, systems and production engineering, technical evaluations, component improvements, and production proofing services essential for missile producibility and production. The contract covers support for missile integration aboard ships, testing at Intermediate Level Maintenance Facilities and Depot Level Maintenance Facilities, as well as All-Up-Round test equipment. The contract will include a base year with four additional one-year option periods, ensuring continuity of support. Beyond domestic requirements, option line items within the contract will allow Raytheon to provide these services for Foreign Military Sales customers, reflecting the broader international scope of the program. Raytheon's exclusive knowledge and capabilities make them the only viable source to effectively deliver these complex services for the Standard Missile system.