Under the Technical and Engineering Acquisition Support (TEAS) contract at Eglin AFB, FL, we have provided a full range of acquisition engineering and life cycle management support to numerous major acquisition programs. One example is the Advanced Medium Range Air-Air Missile (AMRAAM) program.

Our Approach/Solution – Early in the AMRAAM program, we supported the design and development effort during the critical Demonstration and Validation (Dem/Val) phase of the program. The Dem/Val phase included the first flight test of multiple missiles against multiple targets. This was an extremely complex test involving multiple support aircraft and range resources.

After this successful demonstration, we supported the resolution of a number of design and development problems associated with the missile, the missile launcher, and their integration on the F-15 and F-16 aircraft. For example, the original missile and launcher design and mass properties presented potential flutter and structural dynamic risks when integrated on the F-16 at certain Mach number-altitude combinations. We provided analysis and test support to assist in the resolution of these logistics and performance issues.

Subsequently, as members of Integrated Product Teams, we supported the evaluation, development, and application of cost-effective manufacturing processes. Our engineers supported the AMRAAM Program Office in the preparation and review of the necessary acquisition documents, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), acquisition plans, Test and Evaluation Master Plans (TEMP), ILSPs, manufacturing plans, and other supporting acquisition material. We supported the search and identification of two sources for AMRAAM production, and provided advisors for several source selections. We also supported the development and application of very comprehensive AMRAAM simulations, including both analytical and hardware-in-the-loop.

Results and Benefits – We have successfully supported the AMRAAM program through every phase of its life cycle – from concept development through operational deployment and sustainment in its operational environment. Our technical solutions assured effective battlefield performance and a streamlined logistics lifecycle.

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