AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Development

AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development CAUTION: The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources with the engineering data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to support continued advancement and integration of the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) system. This market research effort encompasses several key program areas essential for maintaining the technological edge, operational effectiveness, and mission readiness. The requirements addressed in this research include: Software Improvement Program (SIP): Ongoing capability enhancements to ensure AMRAAM’s responsiveness to rapidly evolving threats, leveraging incremental improvements and continuous innovation. Platform Integration Support: Seamless integration of AMRAAM with legacy, current, and next-generation aircraft, with a focus on software synchronization, operational testing, and support equipment maintenance. Field-Team Test Support (FTS): Comprehensive test planning, execution, and data collection at multiple U.S. test ranges, enabling robust validation of AMRAAM performance in diverse operational environments. Development Laboratory Management and Maintenance: Modernization and optimization of test laboratory infrastructure, data management, and asset tracking to sustain high standards of readiness and reliability. Model and Simulation Systems: Development and maintenance of advanced modeling and simulation tools for mission analysis, platform integration, and training. The Government does not own or have access to the data for this requirement. The Government has determined that this system is non-commercial in nature. Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility.  Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts. The Raytheon Company (CAGE 15090) is the current sole source contractor for this effort. Respondents are advised that participation in this survey does not guarantee inclusion in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse any expenses incurred as a result of participation in this survey. Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997) (a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (b) Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of: Market Research. (End of provision) INSTRUCTIONS: 1 . The following document describes the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) Development requirements and includes a Contractor Capability Survey. This survey enables contractors to share information about their company’s capabilities. 2. If you wish to participate in this market research after reviewing the information below, please provide documentation supporting your company’s ability to meet these requirements. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent the government from adequately assessing your capabilities. 3. ATTENTION: SMALL BUSINESS RESPONDENTS who are interested in participation for this effort: a.  No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability.  Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question.  If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letters, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill.  If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.  b.  Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this market research. Joint ventures and teaming arrangements are also welcomed. 5. Please direct any questions regarding this