Up to 30 SM-3 Block IA Rounds

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has a requirement for Standard Missile - 3 (SM-3) Block IA missiles. This effort is part of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Program. Contract N00024-07-C-6119 was awarded as a sole source contract to Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, AZ, for the production of the SM-3 Block IA and Block IB missiles and spares. MDA intends to issue a contract modification for up to thirty (30) additional Block IA missiles. Raytheon Missile Systems has been the All Up Round Design Agent for all Standard Missile variants since 1966. Therefore, the contractor possesses the unique knowledge, background, resources, and technical expertise related to this complex and highly specialized system to provide the required SM-3 Block IA configuration. This expertise cannot be attained by any other contractor within the anticipated period of performance without incurring a substantial duplication of costs and an unacceptable delay in fulfilling the Agency's requirements. The proposed contract action is for missile production for which the government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Raytheon Missile Systems directly.