Sources Sought AME - 15 Apr 25 Public Release Review.docx

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Sources Sought - F-35 Lightning II AME
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This Sources Sought document is issued by the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office to conduct market research for Ancillary Armament Equipment (AAE) procurement. The government seeks vendors capable of directly supplying 57 specific part numbers for F-35 aircraft, including hardware kits, weapon adapters, weapon umbilical cables, and pylons across multiple F-35 variants (CTOL, CV, and STOVL). Interested companies are required to provide company details, CAGE and DUNS numbers, business size classification, and potential small business socioeconomic program status.

Responses must be submitted by 19 April 2025 at 1600 EST to Nicole Lawrence via email (Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil), with the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The sources sought is strictly for market research purposes, is not a formal solicitation, and companies will not be reimbursed for preparation costs. Proprietary information in submissions must be clearly marked to prevent public disclosure on SAM.gov, and direct contact with other government personnel regarding the sources sought is prohibited.

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This Sources Sought is issued and intended for market research and planning purposes only. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to survey industry interest and to identify industry capability. Any information provided by industry to the U.S. Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will not reimburse vendors for any preparation/submission costs. This is not a Synopsis or a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this Sources Sought will be used by the F-35 Lighting II Joint Program Office.

For the purpose of this Sources Sought, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

1. The contemplated scope of work includes: The contractor(s) providing Ancillary Armament Equipment directly to the DoD F-35 Lighting II Joint Program Office (JPO).

2. The Government is seeking sources and information in the following areas:

a. If there are any vendors looking and able to directly supply the below list of part numbers directly to the JPO in support of mission readiness and sustainment for the current and future F-35 fleet(s).

b. If there are vendors aware of any competitive barriers that exist in providing the below list of part numbers directly to the JPO.

Part Number
Nomenclature
2CAH30660
Hardware Kit, LAU-147 Launcher, LH Assembly (Sta 5)
2CAH30661
Hardware Kit, LAU-147 Launcher, RH Assembly (Sta 7)
2ZAH46500
ADU-1123/A - SIB Adapter - Sta 4 (CTOL/CV)
2ZAH46501
ADU-1124/A - SIB Adapter - Sta 8 (CTOL/CV)
2ZAH43450
ADU-1067/A - Meteor Adapter - Sta 4 (STOVL)
2ZAH43451
ADU-1068/A - Meteor Adapter - Sta 8 (STOVL)
2ZAH40004-0004
Sta4&8 AAE Hardware Kit (UK STOVL w/Meteor)
2CAH30670
Hardware Kit - LAU-147A/A Launcher - Sta5 (CTOL&STOVL w/Meteor)
2CAH30671
Hardware Kit - LAU-147A/A Launcher - Sta7 (CTOL&STOVL w/Meteor)
2ZAH40002-0004
Sta4&8 AAE Hardware Kit (IT STOVL w/Meteor)
2ZAH41000
SUU-95 Air to Ground Pylon (CTOL-STOVL)
2ZAH41004
ADU-984 Sta 2/10 (CTOL-STOVL)
2ZAH41500
SUU-94 Air to Ground Pylon (Sta 2&10)(CV)
2ZAH41600
SUU-97 Air to Ground Pylon (Sta 3&9)(CV)
2ZWH60706
Weapon Umbilical Cable - A/G Pylon, External
2ZAH40001-3002
Aircraft, Loose AME Hardware Adapter Kit (CTOL-CV)
2ZAH43301
ADU-930 High in Bay (HIB) Adapter (CTOL-CV)
2ZAH43401
ADU-931 Low in Bay (LIB) Adapter (CTOL-CV)
2ZWH60701
Weapon Umbilical Cable - HIB FWD (CTOL-CV)
2ZWH60702
Weapon Umbilical Cable - HIB Aft / LIB FWD (CTOL-CV)
2ZAH40002-3002
Aircraft, Loose AME Hardware Adapter Kit (STOVL)
2ZAH43501
ADU-933 GBU-32 Adapter (STOVL)
2ZWH60703
Weapon Umbilical Cable - (STOVL)
2ZAH43601
ADU-932 GBU-12 Adapter (STOVL)
2ZAH40004-3002
Aircraft, Loose AME Hardware Adapter Kit, (STOVL-UK)
2ZAH43651
ADU-982 Paveway IV Adapter
2ZWH60704
Weapon Umbilical Cable - Paveway IV, Internal (STOVL)
2ZAH40004-2003
Loose Hardware Kit, SPEAR3
2ZAH43460
ADU-1065/A - SPEAR3 Sta 4 (STOVL)
2ZAH43461
ADU1066/A - SPEAR3 Sta 8 (STOVL)
2ZWH60718
Weapons Umbilical Cable - SPEAR3 Sta 4 (STOVL)
2ZWH60719
Weapons Umbilical Cable - SPEAR3 Sta 8 (STOVL)
2ZAH40001-2003
Loose Hardware Kit, Small Diameter Bomb (CTOL-CV)
2ZAH43751
ADU-934 SDB Adapater (CTOL/CV)
2ZWH60716
Weapon Umbilical Cable - BRU-61/SDB Sta 4 (CTOL/CV)
2ZWH60717
Weapon Umbilical Cable - BRU-61/SDB Sta 8 (CTOL/CV)
2ZAH40002-2007
Loose Hardware Kit, Small Diameter Bomb (STOVL)
2ZAH43250
ADU-981 SDB-II Adapter (STOVL)
2ZWH60714
Weapon Umbilical Cable - BRU61/SDB Sta 4 (STOVL)
2ZWH60715
Weapon Umbilical Cable - BRU-61/SDB Sta 8 (STOVL)
2ZAH43350
ADU-983 Joint Strike Missle (JSM) Adapter
2ZAH43050
ADU-1122 AARGMER INT ADAPTER
2ZWH60720
Weapons Umbilical Cable - AARGMER
2ZAH40001-4006
Aircraft, Loose AME Hardware Air to Air Pylon Kit (CTOL-STOVL)
2ZAH40003-3006
Aircraft, Loose AME Hardware Air to Air Pylon Kit (CV)
2ZAH42300
SUU-96 Air to Air Pylon (CTOL-STOVL-CV)
2ZAH48300
LAU-151 Rail Launcher
2ZAH44500
Anchor, Hoist, Parts Assy, FWD (CTOL-CV)
2ZAH44600
Anchor, Hoist, Parts Assy, FWD (STOVL)
2SAJ50700
Metal Gun Pod Container
2ZKH63041
Magazine, IRCM, 12 Round
2ZKH63042
Magazine, IRCM, 24 Round
2ZKH63043
Magazine, IRCM, 16 Round
2ZCH44020-0003
Pilot Interface Connector (PIC)
2ZCH44021-0001
CB Pilot Interface Connector (PIC)
2ZCH45000-0001
CB Filtered Air Supply Unit (FAS)
2ZCH68210-0001
TR3 - Aircraft Memory System (AMS)
2ZAH41701
SUU-108/A - CTOL STA3
2ZAH41703
SUU-109/A - CTOL STA9
2ZAH41801
SUU-112/A - CV STA3
2ZAH41803
SUU-113/A - CV STA9
2ZAH45010
ADU-1087/A AARGMER EXT Adapter
2FCH27113-0001
PANEL ASSY, SPECIAL CONSENT
2ZWH60702-0002
WEAPON UMBILICAL CABLE
2WSV45580-0004
Drag Chute Assy
2WSH45000
Drag Chute System Group B

c. Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number.?

d. Business size (Other than Small Business or Small Business)?

e. If business size is characterized as ‘small business,’ if applicable, what is the small business socioeconomic program status? E.g. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business (WOSB).

3. Primary points of contact for this Sources Sought is Nicole Lawrence (contact information below).

Contact with other U.S. Government personnel regarding this Sources Sought is NOT permitted.

Responses containing proprietary information must be identified to prevent release to the public via posting on SAM.gov. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, also known as a trade secret, is information that a company wishes to keep confidential or secret from those outside of the company. Proprietary information may include formulas, processes, and methods used in production. Proprietary information must be clearly MARKED/BOLDED/HIGHLIGHTED and/or EXPLAINED in the beginning and throughout any documents/capability statement.

Please submit responses to the provided questions NLT 19 April 2025 at 1600 EST to Nicole Lawrence via email:Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil

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