F-35 Joint Program Office Unclassified Security Industry Day

SOL #: N00421-26-RFPREQ-JSFDESA-0023Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

VA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

Other Professional Services (R499)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 14, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 18, 2026
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Action Date
May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) will host a virtual Industry Day on May 7, 2026, to discuss an upcoming requirement for knowledge-based security services supporting F-35 acquisition and sustainment. This event aims to foster transparent communication and gather industry feedback for a planned five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

Purpose & Scope

The F-35 JPO Security Directorate requires comprehensive, multi-disciplined security support to protect F-35 technology and information across its enterprise. Services will include managing and controlling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Special Access Program (SAP) information, NATO information, Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), Restricted Data (RD), and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Key security disciplines covered are General Security (GENSEC), Industrial Security (INDUSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Physical Security (PHYSEC). Support will be provided globally to US Services, Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales customers.

Anticipated Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Anticipated five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
  • NAICS Code: 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services, with a size standard of $19.5 Million.
  • Set-Aside: None specified for this industry day or the anticipated contract.
  • Place of Performance: Multiple government sites, including Arlington, VA, Reston, VA, Naval Air Warfare Centers, Lockheed Martin facilities, Air Force Bases, EUCOM (Germany), and other US/foreign government sites.
  • Personnel Requirements: Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens and possess a SECRET clearance, with specific requirements for SAP access.

Industry Day Details & Actions

  • Event: Virtual Industry Day
  • Date & Time: May 7, 2026, from 1300 to 1700 EST.
  • Action Item 1 (Join Request): To receive a link, submit your name, company, email, and telephone number to Joy McBride at joy.a.mcbride2.civ@us.navy.mil.
  • Action Item 2 (Questions): Submit all questions for the industry day by May 5, 2026, to joy.a.mcbride2.civ@us.navy.mil.
  • Follow-up: One-on-one sessions with industry are planned for the week following the industry day.

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