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The Department of Defense, through the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO), intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, Texas, for non-recurring support related to addressing production and fleet deficiencies in the F-35 Lightning II program. This support encompasses redesign of structures and systems, investigations, analyses, testing, and qualification efforts aimed at improving reliability, maintainability, and producibility of the aircraft. The sole source award is justified under federal regulations that recognize Lockheed Martin as the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these specialized requirements due to their unique knowledge and capabilities. Although Lockheed Martin is the designated sole source, other responsible entities may submit capability statements within fifteen days of the notice’s publication to demonstrate their ability to provide the requested services. The government will consider all submissions but is under no obligation to compete the contract. The anticipated award timing for this contract action is the second quarter of 2026. The solicitation and contract activities are managed by the Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River, Maryland, with identified points of contact for inquiries and responses. Foreign sources are excluded due to export control restrictions associated with F-35 program data. The notice also clarifies that no costs will be reimbursed prior to contract award and disclaims any commitment to issue a solicitation or make an award.
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE This notice is being published in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.101 requiring dissemination of information for proposed contract actions. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract action and is not a request for competitive quotes/proposals. The statutory authority for this sole source procurement is 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 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to solicit and negotiate a contract action with Lockheed Martin Corporation Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, TX for F-35 Lightning II to provide non-recurring support for redesign of structure and systems addressing production and fleet deficiencies, emergent fleet issues, feasibility studies, or improvements to address reliability/maintainability or producibility. This will include investigation, analysis, testing and qualification necessary to support redesign activities.
Accordingly, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is the only known qualified and responsible source able to fulfill the requirements specified herein. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the requested services. All responses received by the Government within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Interested sources who submit data are responsible for appropriately marking information if it is proprietary in nature. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided. No requests for capability briefings will be honored. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Ella Smith via email at Ella.Smith@jsf.mil. The anticipated award date for the first contract action resulting from this synopsis is in the 2nd quarter of calendar year 2026.
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. The data associated with the F-35 JPO is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.
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