FMS Country Initial Studies Case
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFID-0036
- 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
- Forecast
- KSA Studies Contract Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVSEA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for non-recurring support services related to the F-35 Lightning II aircraft program. The procurement encompasses investigation, analysis, testing, and qualification activities necessary to support redesign of aircraft structure and systems that address production and fleet deficiencies, emergent fleet issues, and improvements to enhance reliability, maintainability, and producibility. This is not a competitive solicitation but rather a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, as the contracting officer has determined it is the only known responsible source capable of fulfilling the specified requirements under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). However, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to provide the requested services by April 18, 2026—fifteen days from the posting date of March 19, 2026. The Government will evaluate any responses received and retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with the sole source award or pursue a competitive process based on the submissions.
The contract involves no set-aside designations. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas is identified as the intended sole source contractor, and the place of performance is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The solicitation falls within the Aircraft Manufacturing NAICS category (336411) and is classified under the PSC category for National Defense R&D Services, Department of Defense - Military, R&D Facilities & Major Equipment (AC15). No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice, nor are detailed numerical specifications regarding quantities or service timelines provided. Interested parties should note that the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with submitting capability statements, and no requests for capability briefings will be honored.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract action and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source procurement is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”.
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to solicit and negotiate a contract action with Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, TX for F-35 Lightning II to provide non-recurring support for redesign of structure and systems addressing production and fleet deficiencies, emergent fleet issues, feasibility studies, or improvements to address reliability/maintainability or producibility. This will include investigation, analysis, testing and qualification necessary to support redesign activities.
Accordingly, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the only known qualified and responsible source able to fulfill the requirements specified herein. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the requested services. All responses received by the Government within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided. No requests for capability briefings will be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Ella Smith via email at Ella.Smith@jsf.mil. The anticipated award date for the first contract action resulting from this synopsis is in the 2nd quarter of calendar year 2026.
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 award of a contract for the effort described above. The data associated with the F-35 JPO is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.
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