F-35 Fighter In A Box (FIAB) Hands on Stick and Throttle (HOTAS) Buy
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6134025Q0011
- 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 (NAVAIR) is seeking to procure F-35 Fighter In A Box (FIAB) Hands on Stick and Throttle (HOTAS) components through a sole-source acquisition from Essex Industries. The procurement specifically requires two items: an F-35 FLCS Grip (Part Number 9021490300-7) and an F-35 Throttle Grip (Part Number 9021490400-1), which are critical components for pilot training systems. Essex Industries has been identified as the only vendor capable of providing these specialized components due to their unique technical specifications, proprietary technology, and proven track record with F-35 systems. Vendors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) and must include specific documentation such as point of contact information, delivery schedules, commercial warranty terms, and business type information. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order, with quotes due by 5:00 PM EDT on July 17, 2025, submitted via email to the designated contracting officer.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Essex Industries appears to be the incumbent and sole-source provider for these specialized F-35 HOTAS components. The procurement requires delivery of the two grip components to NAS Fallon NAWDC in Nevada by September 30, 2026, providing contractors with over a year to fulfill the delivery requirements. The place of performance is listed as Orlando, Florida, likely indicating where the procurement activities will be managed, while the actual delivery destination is Nevada. Market research conducted by the government indicated no alternative commercial sources can meet the specific F-35 FIAB product requirements, supporting the sole-source determination for this critical training equipment procurement.
Notice text
See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C9 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation -- FIAB HOTAS ESSEX.docx | DOCX document | |
| B01 - SAP Determination Memo for FENIX ESSEX_Redacted.pdf |
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