F-35 Hands On Stick and Throttle (HOTAS) and Associated Parts Buy
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N6134025Q0012
- 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 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command's Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division is procuring F-35 Hands On Stick and Throttle (HOTAS) systems and associated parts through a sole-source procurement targeting Aerotronics LLC. The solicitation (N6134025Q0012) seeks specific F-35 components including FLCS Grips, Throttle Grips, FLCS Base, Throttle Linear Slide Bar, and associated cables for the FENIX F-35 Training Systems. These components are described as high-touch, high-use items that are prone to wear from heavy human use and require proprietary technology and proven technical capabilities for seamless integration. The procurement operates under a firm fixed price purchase order structure with quotes due by July 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM EDT, submitted via email to wyatt.k.nunes2.civ@us.navy.mil. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide comprehensive documentation including point of contact information, delivery schedules, commercial warranty terms, business classification details, CAGE codes, and Unique Entity IDs.
This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and operates under NAICS code 333310 with a size standard of 1,000 employees, indicating it is open to large businesses. Aerotronics LLC has been identified as the exclusive vendor due to their unique technical capabilities and proprietary technology, with market research indicating no adequate alternative commercial sources exist. The procurement will supply a total of 6 units, with 5 units designated for NAS Fallon NAWDC and 1 unit for ITF PAX RIVER, with delivery required no later than September 30, 2026. The contract performance location is Orlando, Florida, and the government has indicated plans to continue evaluating commercial availability for potential future competition in subsequent acquisitions.
Notice text
See attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C9 - Combined Synopsis Solicitation -- FENIX HOTAS AEROTRONICS.docx | DOCX document | |
| B01 - SAP Determination Memo for FENIX Aerotronics LLC_Redacted.pdf |
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