RFI Instructions for F-35 JPO SAP Hardware Disposition.pdf

F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT PROGRAM OFFICE

1100 DEFENSE PENTAGON

WASHINGTON D.C. 20301

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

F-35 JPO Special Access Program (SAP) Hardware Disposition

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE ONLY. This RFI is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is requesting information pertaining to SAP Information Technology (IT) equipment destruction services.

The F-35 JPO is releasing a draft Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 02, as part of an RFI to identify interested parties and solicit ability to provide SAP IT destruction services in support of the F-35 JPO. The Government’s intent is to release an RFQ which will result in a single award contract of less than 1 year with no potential option years.

Foreign Contractor participation is not permitted. All personnel must be U.S. Citizens.

RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

(1) Responses shall be limited to Topics 1 – 4 below and are bound by the page limits described in (2)

(2) Responses shall not exceed 7 pages. A page is defined as a single sided 8.5” by 11” page using 1 inch margins from each edge. Responses must be in font size 12, Times New Roman, single spaced, and can include graphics and/or tables. Graphics/tables must be included in the text body of the response and all letters and/or numbers in the tables/graphics must be in font size 12, Times New Roman. Topic 1, the questionnaire, will not count against the maximum of 7 pages.

(3) The information shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED.

(4) Do not submit any documents (letters, corporate statements, or marketing information) other than the completed questionnaire and the 7-page maximum response.

(5) The Government may elect not to discuss submissions received in response to this RFI with individual responders.

(6) There is no requirement to respond to the RFI to be eligible to propose on the planned RFQ. However, the Government places great value on the information received and may utilize it to finalize its acquisition strategy.

(7) All questions and responses shall be submitted to Jonathan Chen at Jonathan.Chen@jsf.mil and Colin McCarthy at Colin.McCarthy@jsf.mil. Any requests for clarification must be received by Jonathan Chen or Colin McCarthy no later than 5 business days prior to the close of the RFI.

(8) Responses to the RFI must be received no later than 5:00PM on 7/10/2026.

RESPONSE TOPICS

Topic 1: The Government requests all interested parties complete the questionnaire, i.e., Attachment 01.

Topic 2: The Government is interested in obtaining information from industry concerning capabilities for meeting the requirements of the major tasks outlined in the attached SOW, i.e., Attachment 02. Specifically, the Government requests that respondents address each portion of the SOW and indicate their capability of meeting requirements and performing each task.

(No more than 3 pages)

Topic 3: The Government requests that respondents describe past performance with efforts similar in scope to the attached SOW, i.e., Attachment 02. For past efforts similar in scope to the attached SOW, respondents shall identify the customer, the period of performance, and the dollar value. Respondents shall also provide a description of the work performed. If the respondent has no past performance similar in scope to the attached SOW, the respondent shall write “N/A” as a response to Topic 3. (No more than 3 pages)

Topic 4: The Government welcomes comments from industry on perceived ambiguities in the tasks that make it difficult to understand or estimate the work required. (No more than 1 page)

DISCLAIMER

The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI. This is not an RFQ.

This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.

Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract/agreement. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned.

Respondents will not be notified of the results of the review. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained.

NO FORMAL SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME

mailto:Jonathan.Chen@jsf.mil mailto:Colin.McCarthy@jsf.mil

Sincerely, Colin McCarthy Procurement Contracting Officer F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office