TR-3 Follow-On Activities
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-27-RFPREQ-JSFAV-0022
- 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
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing
- Place of performance
- Fort Worth, Texas 76108, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit offers from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for F-35 "Lightning II" Program Follow-on Modernization Block 4 and Block 5 upgrades. The contract will encompass comprehensive developmental efforts including systems engineering, design, prototype construction, hardware upgrades, and technical evaluations to improve the F-35 Air System's operational capabilities. The government is pursuing this acquisition on a sole source basis under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), with Lockheed Martin identified as the only qualified source due to their unique technical expertise, proprietary documentation, and exclusive role as the aircraft's designer and manufacturer. Interested parties have fifteen days from the publication date to submit capability statements or proposals, though this is not a formal competitive solicitation. The opportunity is specifically focused on research and development in physical and engineering sciences, categorized under NAICS code 541715.
This pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside designation and does not outline a precise award value or budget range. Lockheed Martin is the sole incumbent and proposed contractor, with subcontracting opportunities potentially available through contact Sean Lightcap at 817-584-1276. The contract will cover incremental upgrades to the F-35 aircraft system, with a focus on Block 4 and subsequent Block 5 improvements. The data associated with this opportunity is export-controlled and not available to foreign sources or representatives. While the government has published this notice, it does not commit to issuing a solicitation or making an award, and potential contractors should be aware that all provided information is subject to change.
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 incremental F-35 Follow on Modernization Block 4 and subsequent Block 5 upgrades. This includes all developmental efforts necessary to deliver Block 4 and Block 5 upgrades; assessments and evaluations of the F-35 Air System’s ability to meet future operational requirements; systems engineering and design; procurement and support for prototype construction; upgrade of existing hardware and test assets; correction of air system deficiencies; comprehensive test and evaluation to demonstrate the system integration, interoperability, supportability, safety, and utility; and acquisition of technical, administrative, and financial data.
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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