F-35 Air Vehicle Cost and Pricing Support - Intent to Sole Source Synopsis Notice

The F-35 "Lightning II" Joint Program Office located in Arlington, VA intends to procure, on a Sole Source basis, proposal evaluation, cost/price analysis, and negotiation support for the F-35 JPO sustainment activities. This contract will be awarded to Mid Atlantic Technical and Executive Consulting (MATEC), a certified Small Business under NAICS 541611. 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. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is the Department of Defense's (DoD) focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 is the next generation strike fighter bringing cutting-edge technologies to the battle-space of the future. The F-35s advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters around the world. MATEC currently provides cost and pricing support across multiple F-35 Production contract negotiations, including Lots 15-17 Air Vehicle, Ancillary Mission Equipment (AME)/Pilot Flight Equipment (PFE)/Red Gear (RG), Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS) Management, and Initial Spares. The anticipated contract will provide support on forthcoming awards of a supply support performance-based logistics (PBL) contract and the companion non-PBL air vehicle sustainment contract. MATEC has the knowledge and experience necessary to provide the required services without disrupting programmatic and contracting schedules. Accordingly, MATEC is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The data associated with the F-35 "Lightning II" Program is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by JPO. The capability statement shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, LCDR Walter Hussong (Walter.Hussong@jsf.mil) and include all of the following information: 1. Company Name, Address, Cage Code, Point of Contact, and Email Address 2. NAICS under which the company is a certified small business 3. Estimated cost to complete the work described in this synopsis 4. Qualifications to provide the required support described in this synopsis 5. Transition time, if any, required to begin performance