F-35 JPO Unclassified IT Industry Day
Overview
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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 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) is hosting an Industry Day on June 11, 2026, at Fort Belvoir, VA, to discuss upcoming requirements for Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS). This event aims to foster transparent communication and collaboration with industry partners regarding comprehensive IT/IA/CS support for the JPO's Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations.
Purpose of Industry Day
This forum provides a critical opportunity for vendors to understand the Government's needs, ask clarifying questions, and network with officials and potential partners. Feedback and information on industry capabilities will be used by the F-35 JPO to refine its requirements for the anticipated procurement.
Scope of Anticipated Requirement
The F-35 JPO requires extensive IT and IA/CS support across all directorates and functional areas. Services include, but are not limited to, program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, emerging capabilities implementation, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support, IT training, and CS support. This encompasses managing the JVE network for unclassified communications and coordinating with contractors for classified systems. The Draft PWS (Attachment 1) outlines the full range of services.
Contract Details
- NAICS Code: 541513, Computer Facility Management Services
- Size Standard: $34.0 Million
- Anticipated Contract Structure: Base plus four option years
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Place of Performance (Anticipated): Arlington, VA, with support at various F-35 JPO operating sites globally.
Key Dates & Actions
- Industry Day Date: June 11, 2026, at 10300 Taylor Rd. Bldg 1200, Ft. Belvoir Ball Room.
- Pre-Vetting Deadline: May 26, 2026. Attendees without a DoD CAC or Military ID must complete the required Excel spreadsheet for base access. (Email submission to jasmine.griffith@jsf.mil).
- Q&A Submission Deadline: May 20, 2026. Questions for the closed Q&A session must be submitted via
https://www.jsf.mil/industry-dayor directly to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer. - RSVP: Register for the event via
https://www.jsf.mil/industry-day.
Contacts
- Contract Specialist: Tom Baldauff (thomas.baldauff@jsf.mil)
- Contracting Officer: John Meyers (John.Meyers@jsf.mil)