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Solicited New Requirement Updated
See the pre-solicitation posted : PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command HQ
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $2,000,000 to $7,500,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Through
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Arlington, VA
- Forecast number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049
Forecast details come from the Navy's Long Range Acquisition Estimates. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Naval Air Systems Command, on behalf of the F-35 JPO, is procuring modification of In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software to implement government-mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms and enable verification of signed code within IFED equipment, with solicitation estimated for July 1, 2026 and award anticipated October 1, 2026. Contractors will be responsible for testing and integration of the modified code, and must verify that the software update can be applied in the field without opening the equipment enclosure.
The award value is estimated between $2 million and $7.5 million for an 18-month period of performance, with work performed in Arlington, Virginia. The procurement is being conducted as a sole source award via Basic Ordering Agreement order under Cost-Reimbursement pricing; Secret facility and personnel clearances are required. The contracting office is Naval Air Systems Command HQ (N00019), and the requirement falls under NAICS 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing).
Forecast text
The F-35 JPO has a requirement to modify the In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software to use government mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms which will facilitate the verification of all signed code inside of the IFED equipment. Contractors will be responsible for testing and integration of modified code. The vendor shall verify that the software update can be applied in the field without opening the enclosure.
Solicitations
| Notice | Posted |
|---|---|
| Pre-Solicitation |
Solicitation files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source_F-35 JPO IFED Modification.pdf |
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