Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) Production
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QY_26_RFI_JSAM_JSF
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Natick, Massachusetts, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting market research via Request for Information to identify potential sources for production of the Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF), a chemical and biological protective mask for F-35 pilots, with responses due June 5, 2026. This is a Sources Sought notice to determine feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside; no contract will be awarded and the Government will not pay for responses.
The incumbent producer is Gentex Corporation. The Government lacks a complete technical data package and specifically seeks to determine whether the absence of Government-owned TDP—encumbered by proprietary data rights held by the incumbent and its subcontractors—presents an insurmountable barrier to non-incumbent entry.
The producible system must meet eight mandatory performance categories: pressurized breathing for G-force capability up to +9Gz, 16-hour chemical agent permeation protection, biological protection with specified Quantitative Fit Factors, rapid decompression limits not exceeding 45mm Hg, ejection survivability up to 600 KEAS windblast, optical surface standards meeting MIL-DTL-43511D with laser eye protection compatibility, seamless F-35 integration without increasing pilot cognitive load, and anti-fog/frost prevention without topical compounds. Responses must address technical experience in high-performance fighter aircrew life support, proposed engineering and qualification approach, intellectual property mitigation strategies, F-35 integration experience, DMSMS management, rough order of magnitude cost estimates for non-recurring engineering and production quantities of 500, 1,000, and 2,500 units, timeline to qualified production delivery, facility clearance maintenance at the SECRET level, and data rights assertions with preference for Government Purpose Rights. Responses are limited to 15 pages excluding cover and table of contents. NAICS 336413; PSC 1660.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) Production
Notice Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Product
Service Code (PSC): 1660 - Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment
1.0 Synopsis
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES. This RFI also serves as a Sources Sought notice to determine the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.
This RFI does not constitute a solicitation (RFP/RFQ) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded from this announcement.
The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this RFI, and respondents are solely responsible for all costs associated with responding.
The Joint Program Manager for Chemical Biological Nuclear Radiological Protection (JPM CBRN Protection) is conducting market research to identify potential sources and understand current market capabilities for the production of a chemical and biological (CB) protective mask for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), known as the Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF). This RFI will allow the Government to assess industry’s ability to meet stringent performance, integration, testing and fielding requirements, specifically noting that the Government does not possess a complete technical data package (TDP) for the current system.
The Government specifically seeks to identify if the lack of a Government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP) represents an insurmountable barrier to entry for non-incumbent sources.
2.0 Background
The Joint Service Aircrew Mask for the Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) is a critical component of the F-35 pilot's life support equipment, providing protection against Chemical and Biological (CB) warfare agents. The system must integrate seamlessly with all F-35 aircraft variants and their subsystems, including the Helmet Mounted Display (HMD), to ensure pilot safety and mission effectiveness.
The Government currently fields the JSAM-JSF, which is produced by Gentex Corporation. The Government does not possess a complete, unrestricted Technical Data Package (TDP) for this system, as it is encumbered by proprietary data rights held by the incumbent contractor and its subcontractors for several critical sub-components and integration hardware. The Government is seeking to understand how potential sources would develop and deliver a fully qualified, airworthy, F-35 integrated system without a Government-owned TDP.
Due Date: June 5, 2026
Please see Attachment 1 JSAM- JSF Request for Information 06May2026 for additional details and instructions.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JSAM- JSF Request for Information 06May2026.docx | DOCX document |
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