F-35 Fighter In A Box (FIAB) Electromechanical Base and Associated Parts Buy
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6134025Q0013
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6910 Training Aids
- Place of performance
- Orlando, Florida, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command is conducting a sole-source procurement for F-35 Fighter In A Box (FIAB) electromechanical components, specifically seeking one F-35 Simulated Stick (Part Number 032A000-002) and one F-35 Simulated Throttle (Part Number 033A000-002), both excluding grips. This procurement is being pursued exclusively with Stirling Dynamics due to their unique product capabilities and proprietary technology that meets the precise technical requirements for the F-35 fighter aircraft training systems. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement under NAICS code 333310 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. All items must be NEW with refurbished components explicitly prohibited, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with specific documentation requirements including certifications, representations, point of contact information, delivery schedules, and commercial warranty terms. The solicitation deadline is 5:00 PM EDT on July 17, 2025, with quotes to be submitted via email to wyatt.k.nunes2.civ@us.navy.mil.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is not designated for small business participation. Stirling Dynamics has been identified as the sole source contractor based on market research that confirmed no alternative sources can meet the precise technical requirements for the F-35 FIAB product specifications and system functionalities. The components are intended for the Integrated Training Facility (ITF) F-35 FIAB program, with delivery required to NAS Fallon NAWDC in Fallon, Nevada by September 30, 2026. The procurement involves two individual electromechanical base units that are critical components for the F-35 fighter aircraft training systems. The justification for sole-source procurement emphasizes that competitive solicitation could risk delays or procurement failure due to the highly specialized nature of the required components and Stirling's proven track record in delivering critical training system components.
Notice text
See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C9 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation -- FIAB HOTAS BASES STIRLING.docx | DOCX document | |
| B01 - SAP Determination Memo for FIAB Stirling HOTAS Bases_Redacted.pdf |
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