F-35 JPO PRESOLICITATION NOTICE TO SOLE SOURCE: MCK

SOL #: N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0053Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Fort Worth, TX

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development (AC13)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e0312c2d54184f63a446a905147e3113/view

Timeline

Posted

Jun 2, 2026

Last Updated

Jun 3, 2026

Response Deadline

Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 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) has issued a Presolicitation Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Mission Planning Environment (MPE) Country Kit (MCK). This system will centralize and replace individual F-35 Partners' mission planning systems. The JPO intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero), citing their unique qualifications as the F-35's sole designer, developer, and integrator. Potential offerors must submit capability statements by June 18, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirement.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for the design, development, and integration of the MCK. This includes:

System design and software development
Architecture and hardware engineering
Cybersecurity and networking interoperability
Technical program management
Training development and integration The MCK will comprise containerized software, hardware (servers, workstations), and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) National Security Agency (NSA) approved High Assurance In-line Network Encryptors (INEs).

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Proposed NAICS: 336411, Aircraft Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX, United States
Published Date: June 3, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Capability Statement Due: June 18, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
Eligibility: Potential offerors must possess a Secret security clearance to be eligible for award.
Rationale for Sole Source: LM Aero is identified as the only known qualified source due to their proprietary software, technical expertise, and role as the F-35 aircraft's sole designer, developer, and integrator.