Mission Systems Test Capability (MSTC) Communication, Navigation, and Identification (CNI) Racks
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFAV-0283
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- AV_MS_MSTC DO Mod for CNI PME Scope Add Federal forecast
- 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 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is seeking support for developing a simulation/stimulation test capability for F-35 datalinks in a ground test environment through a sole source acquisition. The contract involves replacing rack equipment to perform datalinks analysis for the F-35 "Lightning II" Program Office. The opportunity will be pursued under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-19-G-0008 with Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, utilizing the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. While this is not a competitive solicitation, the government will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within 15 days of publication. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that Lockheed Martin is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and related equipment, possessing unique technical expertise required to fulfill the contract requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and interested parties can contact Sean Lightcap at 817-584-1276 for more information. While no specific award value is provided, the contract is focused on specialized rack replacement equipment for datalinks testing. The opportunity is classified under NAICS Category 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) and PSC Category 1510 (Aircraft, Fixed Wing). The data associated with this opportunity is export-controlled and not available to foreign sources or representatives. The contract opportunity was posted on May 1, 2025, with responses due by May 22, 2025, though the government notes this notice is not a commitment to issue a solicitation or make an award.
Notice text
The F-35 “Lightning II” Program Office intends to solicit offers for one or more orders under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-19-G-0008 from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX. The Government requires support for developing a simulation/stimulation test capability for F-35 datalinks in a ground test environment. Rack replacement equipment is necessary to populate testing racks to perform datalinks analysis.
This acquisition is 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 one 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 award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change. The data associated with the F-35 JPO is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.
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