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Pre-Solicitation Notice - Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract - F35 Cockpit Upgrade
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The U.S. Air Force Test Center, through its Contracting Directorate at Edwards AFB, has issued a presolicitation notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to Driven Technologies Inc. for the F-35 Cockpit Upgrade under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and RFO 6.103-1. This action is based on the determination that Driven Technologies Inc. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the government’s requirements for upgrading the F-35 cockpit to the TR-3 modernization suite to enable Block 4 capabilities. The acquisition involves delivering specialized cockpit components including the cockpit structure, internals and communication systems, one set of displays and panels, PEDALS Aerostronics, a panoramic cockpit display, and two F-35 Panoramic Center Displays with an 8x20 viewing area and 2560x1024 image resolution. The appropriate NAICS code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and the place of performance is Edwards, California. This notice is not a solicitation and does not obligate the government to award a contract; no reimbursement will be provided for costs incurred in responding. Vendors seeking to be considered must submit a complete technical package with clear and convincing evidence of their capability to fulfill the requirements, including details on commercial financing, warranty provisions, and delivery information. Responses must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time on June 25, 2026, via email to Contract Specialist Carmen Barahona or Contracting Officer Abel Alcantar. The Air Force Test Center has designated an Ombudsman for the acquisition, but all concerns must first be directed to the Contracting Officer before escalating to the Ombudsman, who is available through the AFTC Vice Commander at Edwards AFB. There are no formal solicitation documents, evaluation factors, contract clauses, or detailed delivery schedules provided at this stage, and the contract value remains unspecified. All submitted information must be in writing and sufficiently detailed to enable government evaluation. No representations, certifications, or packaging specifications have been outlined beyond the requirement that vendor responses comprehensively demonstrate technical feasibility and commercial terms. Industry engagement is invited solely to confirm capability and potential sourcing, and any proposal submission constitutes a voluntary effort with no expectation of reimbursement or award.
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Edwards, CA, 93524, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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This is a presolicitation notice; this is not a solicitation for a Request for Proposal, Invitation to Bid, or a commitment, implied or otherwise, that AFTC/PZZG will take procurement action in the matter. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this posting or any follow-up information requests.
The purpose of this notification is to inform industry of the USAF’s intent of contract action and possibly gain knowledge of other potentially qualified sources and their size classifications (small business, large business, etc.) please do not request a copy of solicitation, as one does not exist.
The AFTC Contracting Directorate (AFTC/PZZG), Edwards AFB intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by RFO 6.103-1, to Driven Technologies Inc., 1740 E. Wilshire Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
The applicable NAICS is 336413 ; “Other Aircraft Part and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing”, with a size standard in number of employees of $1,250.
The following is a brief description of the acquisition requirements:
F-35 Cockpit Upgrade:
Cockpit structure
Cockpit Internals and Communication
Displays and Panels Qty 1
PEDALS Aerostronics
Panoramic Cockpit Display
F-35 Panoramic Center Display (PCD) (QTY 2)
8x20 Viewing Area
2560x1024 Image Resolution, 1280x1024 Per Slide
There are no solicitation documents; however, any vendors that believe they can meet the requirements described should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government’s requirement.
The response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e. Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.).
All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement.
The Air Force Test Center has appointed an Ombudsman to consider, and facilitate, the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Concerned parties should address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution prior to consulting the Ombudsman. Additionally, Ombudsman terms and conditions, will be included in any potential solicitation and contract for this acquisition. The AFTC Ombudsman contact information is as follows: Air Force Test Center Vice Commander 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784. Phone Number (661) 277-2810, Facsimile Number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.
Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 9:00 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time, 25 June 2026. Responses should be submitted via email to: Contract Specialist Carmen Barahona, E-mail: carmen.barahona@us.af.mil or Contracting Officer Abel Alcantar, Email: abel.alcantar.1@us.af.mil.
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