SOR - F-35 Cockpit.pdf

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F35 Cockpit Upgrade
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This is a Statement of Requirements (SOR) for an F-35 Cockpit Upgrade dated 09 July 2026, issued by the Department of the Air Force.

The acquisition calls for the delivery of one F-35 cockpit structure including internal structure, exterior panels (if desired), base, casters, glareshield, MIP, side consoles, and center pedestal. Cockpit internals and communications equipment are required, including rack mount brackets for UEI, a UEI computer with 5 boards and racktangle, centralized motherboard on serial communications side, front disconnect panels for all I/O connections (video, comm, discrete), complete cockpit wire harnessing for displays, panels, power, and communications, and power strips for main power input and distribution at $90,000.00 each. The acquisition also specifies displays and panels to be provided at a quantity of one each: Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD), Standby Flight Display (SFD), Master Arm Panel, Auto Recovery Panel, Master Zeroize Panel, Flight Controls Panel, Engine Control Panel, PTMS Control Panel, E-Jettison/Brake Panel, and Landing Gear Control Panel. Pedals are to be sourced from Aerostronics. The document also establishes standard federal contracting requirements including ombudsman procedures for dispute resolution, health and safety obligations on government installations, contractor access protocols to Department of the Air Force installations, base identification and vehicle pass procedures, Common Access Card (CAC) requirements for personnel requiring logical access to Department of Defense networks or physical facility access, and emergency notification system registration requirements.

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STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS (SOR)

F-35 Cockpit Upgrade

(09 July 2026)

F-35 Cockpit structure (QTY 1 each)

• Internal structure, exterior panels (If desired), base, casters, glareshield, MIP, side consoles, center pedestal

Cockpit Internals and Communication (QTY 1 each)

• Rack Mount: Mounting brackets for UEI inside the cockpit

• UEI computer: Serial/Ethernet computer to translate input/output; Need 5 boards and racktangle

• Mother board: Centralized board on serial COMM side

• Front disconnect panels: All I/O connections: video, comm, discrete, ETC

• Harnesses: All cockpit wire harnessing (displays, panels, power, comms)

• Power strips: Main power input and distribution$90,000.00 Each

Displays and Panels (Qty 1 each)

• Panoramic Cockpit Display (PCD)

• Standby Flight Display (SFD)

• Master Arm Panel

• Auto Recovery Panel

• Master Zeroize Panel

• Flight Controls Panel

• Engine Control Panel

• PTMS Control Panel

• E-Jettison/Brake Panel

• Landing Gear Control Panel

PEDALS from Aerostronics

OMBUDSMAN

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.

Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, AFTC Vice Commander 1 S Rosamond Blvd Edwards AFB CA 93524 COMM:

(661) 277-2810 aftc.workflow@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ON GOVERNMENT INSTALLATIONS

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractors and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Department of the Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

INSTALLATIONS

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver‛s license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate, and [insert any additional requirements to comply with local security procedures ] to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with [insert any additional requirements to comply with AFI 31-101 , Integrated Defense, and DODMAN5200.02_AFMAN 16-1405 , Air Force Personnel Security Program ] citing the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the “Access Self-Service” option.

(g) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC) FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(a) For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:

(1) Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:

(i) the unclassified environment; or (ii) the classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.

(2) Perform work, which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.

(b) Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:

(1) Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The government will provide the contractor with instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and then notify the contractor when approved.

(2) Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC from the nearest Real Time Automated Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility (typically the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)).

(c) While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the governing local policy.

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