F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) Systems Modernization Working Group (SMWG)-9 Studies for Block 4 Capability Increment (CI) CI-4; CI-5; and Beyond Capabilities

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to award a Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001919G0008 for the following need:

The Systems Modernization Working Group (SMWG) is a joint Lockheed Martin (LM)/ Joint Program Office (JPO) working level forum in which the contractor and Government review technology refresh alignments and future technology options in support of future modernization planning to enable F-35 Continued studies for the design, development, installation/integration, testing, training, and delivery of continuous capability increments (CIs). This posting is with regards to future capabilities for the Block 4 CI4; CI5 cycle and beyond for the Air System. These studies can be conducted in the form of Air System Integration Assessments, Trade Studies, and/or Feasibility Studies that can include business case analyses and enterprise drop plan that will be used to support future modernization planning for the F-35 air system. The JPO Research & Technology (R&T) team and contractor work jointly to help determine which studies are appropriate candidates for each SMWG effort.

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 Government intends to award this effort to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (Lockheed Martin), Fort Worth, TX. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the Government. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within thirty (30) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  Lockheed Martin is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and 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 and responsible source able to fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and may be sought with Lockheed Martin through the primary point of contact (Jeff McCarthy / 817-777-7758). 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. Information provided herein is subject to change. The data associated with the F-35 JPO is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.