F-35 APG-85 Radar Sustainment Replenishments
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) intends to solicit and negotiate multiple contract actions with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for F-35 APG-85 Radar Sustainment Replenishments for Lots 6, 7, and 8. This presolicitation notice indicates an intent to award sole-source contracts. Interested parties may submit capability statements to challenge this intent. Responses are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The proposed contract actions will provide for modeled replenishment spares for the APG-85 Radar through calendar year 2030, or such other quantities as authorized and appropriated by the U.S. Congress.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Intent to award sole-source)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Second quarter of calendar year 2026
Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties are requested to submit capability statements. The Government will consider these statements to determine whether to initiate a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is solely within the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Questions regarding this notice should be addressed to Francis Maniscalco and Rene Thompson via email at Francis.Maniscalco@jsf.mil and Rene.Thompson@jsf.mil. The contracting office is NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND under the Dept Of Defense.