Laboratory Test and Simulation Infrastructure

The contract supports the upgrade and ongoing operation of ground-based laboratories focused on hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop testing capabilities, specifically tailored to advance the development and validation of F-35 mission systems. These facilities are critical for simulating real-world operational environments to ensure the reliability, integration, and performance of avionics, sensor fusion, communication systems, and other mission-critical components before deployment. The work involves the creation and refinement of high-fidelity simulation environments that replicate aircraft systems, sensor data, threat scenarios, and mission profiles to enable rigorous testing cycles in a controlled setting. The effort is conducted under the Naval Air Systems Command as a subcontract within the Department of Defense, with performance centered at a location in Fort Worth, Texas, ZIP 76108. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541320, indicating it is rooted in engineering services, particularly those involving simulation, modeling, and systems integration. While no set-aside provisions or specific solicitation details are listed, the focus remains on sustaining and enhancing the nation’s advanced test infrastructure to maintain technological superiority in next-generation fighter systems through continuous innovation in simulation and rapid prototyping methodologies.