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Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Helmet Mounted Display (HMD)

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The F-35 Joint Program Office is seeking support for a one-day comparison test between the current Generation III Liquid Crystal Display Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) and a new Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) HMD. This test, to be conducted at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland, aims to allow F-35 Partners and Service Desk Leads to evaluate the potential advantages of the OLED Helmet Display Unit within the exportable Helmet Mounted Display System. The requirement will be awarded on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, located in Fort Worth, Texas, due to their unique qualifications as the sole designer and manufacturer of the F-35 aircraft and associated systems, holding proprietary technical knowledge and capabilities critical for this effort. Though the acquisition is sole-sourced under authority permitting sole source contracts when only one responsible source can meet the needs, the Government will consider any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within thirty days of the notice posting. This solicitation does not commit the Government to any contract award or reimburse parties for proposal preparation costs. Lockheed Martin is identified as the only qualified source capable of meeting the technical and timing requirements. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and interested parties are encouraged to coordinate through Lockheed Martin’s designated contact. The data concerning the F-35 Program is export-controlled, restricting access for foreign entities. The overall effort supports advancing helmet display technology for the F-35 program to enhance operational capabilities for participating services.

General Info

Lockheed Martin to conduct one-day F-35 OLED helmet display test at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, FORT WORTH, TX, 76101, USA

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PostedOct 23

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Daniel HaertleContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is contracting support for a one-day Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) Helmet Mounted Display (HMD) comparison against the current Generation III Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) HMD. The exportable Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) will be compared side-by-side with OLED so that F-35 Partners and Service Desk Leads can analyze the benefits of the OLED Helmet Display Unit (HDU) Program. This effort will occur at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland. 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 - Lightning II Program Office intends to award this effort to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, Fort Worth, TX. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and the related equipment. Lockheed Martin alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required timeframe. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Lockheed Martin through the primary point of contact (POC) - Craig Owens, 817-777-6504. 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.