F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On

This contract is a firm fixed price requirements-type acquisition for F-35 Radar Sustainment Support to Northrop Grumman, awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304(c)(1) due to proprietary data, limiting competition to a single responsible source. The award is managed by the Department of Defense through the FA8579 Software Support AFSC PZIM office located at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, with performance to occur at the same location. The base period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, and includes multiple options extending through April 1, 2032, covering sustainment services, material support, travel, and annual F-35 Connect support. All line items are firm fixed price, with no unit pricing or total contract value disclosed, and electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow is mandatory. The contract requires full compliance with DoD security protocols, including classified information handling per DD Form 254, safeguarding of covered defense information, and contractor personnel access to Air Force installations under strict control. Offerors must possess a valid UEI and CAGE code and submit representations regarding small business status, though no set-aside is applied. Contractual deliverables are defined by six Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), a Performance Work Statement, and adherence to FAR and DFARS clauses covering cost controls, anti-kickback measures, subcontractor restrictions, and inspection procedures. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination location per the PWS and FAR 52.246-4, and all proposals must be submitted by May 13, 2026, to the designated Robins AFB address, with late submissions automatically disqualified. Point of contact for inquiries is Jonathon VanBrunt, with a designated COR, Tuan Doan, overseeing contract administration and WAWF invoicing support provided by additional personnel.