F-35 Modernization
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFAV-0417
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, Texas 76101, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command is seeking contract support for the F-35 "Lightning II" Modernization Program, focusing on comprehensive developmental efforts for aircraft systems upgrades. The solicitation targets multiple contract actions specifically with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Fort Worth, TX, covering extensive modernization requirements including Block 4 and Block 5 upgrades. Key contract objectives encompass systems engineering, capability design, prototype development, tech refresh activities, and engineering support for software and hardware improvements across multiple F-35 system domains. The opportunity is being pursued on a sole-source basis under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), with capability statements or proposals accepted within 15 days of publication. The government will evaluate based on Lockheed Martin's unique qualifications, proprietary technical documentation, and exclusive expertise in F-35 aircraft design and integration.
The solicitation carries no specific set-aside designation and is exclusively targeted at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, which is recognized as the sole designer, manufacturer, and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and related equipment. The place of performance is located in Fort Worth, TX 76101, with potential subcontracting opportunities available through Sean Lightcap. While no specific award value is disclosed, the contract covers comprehensive modernization efforts including developmental work on air systems, training systems, logistics information systems, and combat data systems. The opportunity is categorized under Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411) and Fixed Wing Aircraft (PSC 1510), with a current proposal deadline of June 13, 2025. Notably, the contract data is export-controlled and not available to foreign sources, underscoring the sensitive nature of the F-35 Joint Program Office requirements.
Notice text
The F-35 “Lightning II” Program Office intends to solicit offers for multiple contract actions from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX for requirements supporting the F-35 Modernization. This includes all developmental efforts necessary to deliver current Block 4 upgrades along with subsequent Block 5 upgrades to include the following:
- Assessments and evaluations of the F-35 Air Systems (including Air Vehicles and their Operational Flight Programs (OFPs); Training Systems including Full Mission Simulators (FMSim) and associated Threat Databases;
- Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS), Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN) and the related Off-board Mission Support (OMS) elements;
- Combat Data Systems (CDS) to include F-35 reprogramming labs and the Mission Data File (MDF) along with the ability to meet future operational requirements;
- Pre-development systems engineering, including programmatic planning, decomposition of Requirement Work Packages developed pursuant to the System Requirements Document;
- Systems engineering activities and reviews;
- Capability design, development, and integration;
- Prototype system development or construction;
- Tech Refresh - Development and integration of hardware upgrades necessary to enable required capabilities to include programmatic planning, design reviews, and development, integration, and test activities;
- Development, integration, and testing of new software tools;
- Develop and procure the necessary hardware and software to deliver Next Generation Mission Planning tools and capabilities;
- Laboratory test services, as well as laboratory upgrades, maintenance and test infrastructure;
- Engineering, maintenance, logistics and material support to continue to develop, sustain and produce software builds, as well as carry out development ground and flight tests;
- Test and evaluation efforts
These acquisitions are being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only on responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and the related equipment. Lockheed Martin alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required timeframe. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Lockheed Martin through Sean Lightcap, (817) 584-1276.
This notice is not a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award (or awards), or be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties prior to the award of a contract for the efforts described above. The information provided herein is subject to change. The data associated with the F-35 Joint Program Office is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.
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