SM-3 Block IIA FY26+ Production Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) of the Department of Defense intends to solicit a sole source contract for the production and integration of Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA missiles, with a focus on Raytheon Missiles & Defense (RTX) in Tucson, Arizona. This contract, anticipated to begin in fiscal year 2026 and extend through 2032, will cover various support services including production control, engineering support, logistics, and quality assurance, as part of the Aegis-Based Defense Program. The SM-3 Block IIA missiles are critical for national defense, and RTX's unique expertise and resources make them the only viable contractor for this project without incurring significant costs or delays. Interested parties must submit capability statements to Amy Roark at amy.roark@mda.mil by 11:59 pm Eastern Time, 15 calendar days after this announcement, as there is no small business set-aside for this opportunity.