F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On
Overview
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PSC
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM, is issuing a Solicitation for F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On (Notice ID: 8feef3940fa343a2a295f1998be737bc). This is a sole source acquisition for Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), justified under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 USC 2304(c)(1) due to proprietary data. The requirement is for sustainment of the F-35 JSF AN/APG-81 Radar OFP, including program management, engineering, and IT services, with work performed at Robins Air Force Base, GA. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers non-commercial services for the sustainment of the F-35 JSF AN/APG-81 Radar OFP. Key requirements include:
- Program management and engineering services.
- Information technology (IT) services.
- Technical interchange meetings (TIMs).
- Data access and licensing agreements.
- Establishment of testing capabilities.
- Performance of work utilizing six identified labor categories.
- Rebuild of interconnecting cable sets inside a test bench.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Reimbursement No Fee (CRNF) CLINs.
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $25.5 Million Annual receipts.
- Period of Performance: A base period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with multiple option periods extending through April 1, 2032.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Acquisition).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted via email to Jonathon VanBrunt (jonathon.vanbrunt@us.af.mil) no later than 4:00 PM ET on May 21, 2026. Offerors must complete and sign the solicitation document and return it with their quote, including their CAGE CODE. Required submissions include a narrative statement on financial responsibilities for cable set rebuild, cost or pricing data (per FAR 52.215-20), and a Subcontracting Plan (per FAR 19.702). Evaluation factors for award are detailed in Section M of the solicitation.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Jonathon VanBrunt (jonathon.vanbrunt@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Valerie Evans (valerie.evans.1@us.af.mil)