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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO ACURL DEVELOPMENT
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The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) is seeking a contractor to integrate a Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) and an accredited Secret Training Network (STN) into the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The LIVE system must provide a comprehensive closed-loop threat environment capable of realistically engaging a simulated F-35 to assess countermeasure effectiveness and ensure aircraft survivability. It should allow real-time operator interaction, synchronize with all lab test data in real time, and be adaptable for future upgrades aligned with evolving air system capabilities under the Block 4 contract. The contractor will be responsible for supplying and integrating all necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure to support LIVE’s functionality. Additionally, the contractor must replace the current unsupported network with a fully managed and accredited Secret-level Training Network (STN) to facilitate training on F-35 mission data file production and support the development, testing, and evaluation of software tools. The STN must operate under a classification level that supports releasability to the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK, and include updated hardware, software, a 10-year sustainment package featuring spare parts, software licenses, a mid-life technical refresh, and on-site technical support provided by personnel with appropriate security clearances. The contract, managed by the Naval Air Systems Command under the solicitation number N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0018, is a presolicitation notice with a response deadline in mid-June 2026 and no set-aside restrictions.
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Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
GOULDS, FL, 32542, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has a requirement to integrate a Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) and an accredited Secret Training Network (STN) into the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) at Eglin AFB, FL. LIVE is required to provide a full closed loop threat system representation in ACURL that can realistically engage a simulated F-35 to validate countermeasure effectiveness and provide survivability assurance. The threat model must provide real-time operator interaction, be recorded and time synchronized to all other lab test data and be upgradeable to integrate with future air system capabilities being delivered by LM Aero under the Block 4 contract. The contractor shall be responsible for procuring, delivering, and integrating the necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure that supports LIVE. STN is required to replace an existing unsupportable network with a fully managed and accredited network at Secret classification (REL US/AUS/CAN/UK) for the training of ACURL personnel on the production of F-35 mission data files and the ability for development, test and evaluation of tools and software. The STN must provide updated hardware, software tools and a 10-year sustainment package including a dedicated spares package, software licenses, a mid-life technical refresh and on-site technical support by personnel cleared to Secret / Special Access Requirement.
