This opportunity involves a sole-source, 5-year pricing contract for 11 parts supporting the Patriot Missile System, with performance governed by existing umbrella and subsumable contracts with Raytheon Company. The contract requires design, build, supply, inventory management, forecasting, distribution, storage, reliability improvements, engineering maintenance, and design control. All offerors must meet prequalification requirements, and source approval must be obtained through the U.S. Army’s DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center. The solicitation will be published on SAM.GOV, and interested firms are encouraged to seek source approval to compete for future efforts. No budget amounts or performance location are specified.

The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for multiple items supporting the Patriot Weapons System, with performance at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. This is not a solicitation, and no funds are available to pay for response preparation. The government is interested in all business types, including small and disadvantaged businesses, but only a limited number of responsible sources currently qualify. Firms must obtain engineering source approval from the U.S. Army’s System Readiness Directorate to be eligible for future awards. No budget amounts or submission timelines are specified in this announcement.