Opportunity
SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM259-0139
Award for AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program IV Operational Testing Support to Raytheon
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted
August 25, 2026
Identifier
N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM259-0139
NAICS
541330, 336414
This award notice details a contract modification from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to Raytheon Company for AIM-9X Systems Improvement Program IV, 10.5 Operational Testing support. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Department of the Navy - Joint program with Department of the Navy, United States Air Force, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers - OEM/Vendor: - Raytheon Company (sole source, manufacturer of AIM-9X) - Services Requested: - Flight test preparation and planning - Support for flight-test execution (live fire and captive carry events) - Post-test analysis - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique Requirements: - Sole source award to Raytheon under FAR 6.301-1 (only source able to satisfy requirements) - Focused on operational testing for AIM-9X missile improvements - Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contract modification - No administrative or procedural details included
Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has awarded a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract modification to the Systems Improvement Program IV Contract, N00019-22-C-0067, to Raytheon (RAY) on a sole source basis for 10.5 Operational Testing (OT) Support. Support for 10.5 OT includes flight test preparation and planning, support of flight-test execution for live fire and captive carry events, and post-test analysis. The AIM-9X Program is a joint DoN and USAF program with the United States Navy (USN) designated as the lead service. Requirements are for the Department of the Navy (DoN), United States Air Force (USAF) and various FMS customers.
This modification was awarded on a sole source basis to Raytheon (RAY), 1151 East Hermans Road, Tucson, AZ 85734-1337, based on the authority provided in FAR 6.301-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Sources or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.