# Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) for Joint Multiple Effects Warhead System (JMEWS) for Tomahawk Block Vb Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqwpm2800311 - Solicitation number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM280-0311 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Open. Offers due October 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019) - NAICS: 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing - Product or service code: 1410 Guided Missiles - Place of performance: Tucson, Arizona - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - County: Pima County (FIPS 04019). https://abierto.us/counties/pima-county-az-04019 - City: Tucson. https://abierto.us/cities/tucson-az-0477000 - First posted: October 7, 2026 - Last posted: October 7, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2f2c1098eac49308b211281a66743fb/view ## Description Naval Air System Command (NAVAIR), PMX-280 Tactical Tomahawk, Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source Contract for the Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the Joint Multiple Effects Warhead System (JMEWS) to Raytheon Company, (Raytheon) Tucson, AZ 85756-9367. Since 1994, RMD has been the sole developer, designer, and manufacturer for the Tomahawk missile. RMD is the only known source capable of accomplishing this requirement in the required timeframe and without duplication of costs. RTX solely possesses the current configuration and manufacturing data for the Tomahawk Cruise Missile required to complete these efforts. The warhead suites are designated for the Tomahawk Block Vb missile variant. This effort transitions the JMEWS program from its Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase to production. NOTE: The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source under authority of FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the Navy. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The data associated with the Tomahawk Missile is export controlled and is not available for foreign sources or representatives. For possible subcontracting opportunities, please contact Xylina Padilla xylina.padilla@rtx.com ## Open now in the same industry 7 open in NAICS 336414. - LRASM B-52 Integration and Test Support (N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM201-0237), due October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqwpm2010237 - Spacecraft Electrical Power Systems (Pre-RFI Market Research) (SBPO-2610-03092026), due October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. https://abierto.us/opportunities/sbpo261003092026 - High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) (Pre-RFI Market Research) (SBPO-2610-09012026), due October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT. https://abierto.us/opportunities/sbpo261009012026 ## Publications - October 7, 2026: Presolicitation, due October 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice d2f2c1098eac49308b211281a66743fb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d2f2c1098eac49308b211281a66743fb/view ## Points of contact - Rebecca Lowe, rebecca.f.lowe.civ@us.navy.mil - Jacob Leitch, jacob.leitch@navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqwpm2800311.