F-35 JPO Unclassified IT Industry Day

SOL #: UnclassITIndustryDaySpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a6a5e808cdcf438bbd81d6dbe755d982/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 4, 2026

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 May 21, 2026, in Arlington, VA, to discuss upcoming requirements for Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS). This event is a Special Notice to foster transparent communication and collaboration with industry partners, allowing the Government to refine its procurement needs based on feedback.

Purpose & Scope

The F-35 JPO requires comprehensive IT and IA/CS support for its Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations. This support is critical for the JPO's mission effectiveness and F-35 mission capabilities, extending across all directorates and functional areas. The scope includes, but is not limited to, program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, emerging capabilities and requirements implementation, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management and storage, service desk support, IT training, end-user capabilities, and cybersecurity incident response. The contractor will manage the JVE network for unclassified communications and coordinate with classified systems contractors.

Contract Details

An RFP is anticipated under NAICS code 541512 (Computer System Design Services), with a size standard of $34.0 Million. The resulting contract is expected to be a base period of 12 months plus four 12-month option periods. The principal place of performance is Arlington, VA, with support required at various F-35 JPO operating sites globally.

Special Requirements

Key requirements include compliance with numerous DoD Directives, Instructions, and Manuals related to IT and cybersecurity, adherence to ITIL best practices, management of Government Furnished Property (GFP), and strict security protocols. Personnel will require SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances, Common Access Cards (CACs), and U.S. citizenship. On-site support during core hours, with potential for after-hours support, is expected. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing necessary IT equipment, and all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) products and services must comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Timeline & Action

Industry Day Date: May 21, 2026
Published Date: March 3, 2026
Action: Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend. RSVP and submit all questions through the form available at https://www.jsf.mil/industry-day.