Presolicitation notice of intent to sole source: F-35 JPO acurl development
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0018
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- ACURL DEVELOPMENT LIVE and STN Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The F-35 Joint Program Office, under the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command, intends to sole-source contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for integration of a Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) and an accredited Secret Training Network (STN) into the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, with a capability statement submission deadline of June 15, 2026.
This is a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.103-1. LM Aero is identified as the sole qualified source by virtue of its exclusive role as designer, developer, and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and its proprietary software and technical expertise.
LIVE must provide a full closed-loop threat system representation capable of realistic engagement with simulated F-35 aircraft, supporting real-time operator interaction, data recording with time synchronization, and upgradability to Block 4 contract capabilities delivered by LM Aero. STN must replace the existing unsupportable network with a fully managed, accredited Secret classification network (REL US/AUS/CAN/UK) for training ACURL personnel on F-35 mission data file production and development and test evaluation of tools and software.
The contractor shall procure, deliver, and integrate necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure. STN includes updated hardware, software tools, a 10-year sustainment package with dedicated spares, software licenses, a mid-life technical refresh, and on-site technical support by personnel cleared to Secret and holding applicable Special Access Requirements.
Potential offerors must hold a Secret security clearance. NAICS 336411 applies; small business size standard is 1,500 employees. Points of contact are Jonathan Chen (Contract Specialist, Jonathan.Chen@jsf.mil) and Colin McCarthy (Contracting Officer, Colin.McCarthy@jsf.mil).
Notice text
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has a requirement to integrate a Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) and an accredited Secret Training Network (STN) into the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) at Eglin AFB, FL. LIVE is required to provide a full closed loop threat system representation in ACURL that can realistically engage a simulated F-35 to validate countermeasure effectiveness and provide survivability assurance. The threat model must provide real-time operator interaction, be recorded and time synchronized to all other lab test data and be upgradeable to integrate with future air system capabilities being delivered by LM Aero under the Block 4 contract. The contractor shall be responsible for procuring, delivering, and integrating the necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure that supports LIVE. STN is required to replace an existing unsupportable network with a fully managed and accredited network at Secret classification (REL US/AUS/CAN/UK) for the training of ACURL personnel on the production of F-35 mission data files and the ability for development, test and evaluation of tools and software. The STN must provide updated hardware, software tools and a 10-year sustainment package including a dedicated spares package, software licenses, a mid-life technical refresh and on-site technical support by personnel cleared to Secret / Special Access Requirement.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ACURL Development Pre-Solicitation Notice to Sole Source.pdf |
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