F-35 JPO Unclassified IT Industry Day
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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), under the Department of the Navy, is hosting an Industry Day on May 21, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This event is for an upcoming requirement for Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS). The JPO aims to share procurement needs, gather industry feedback, and facilitate networking to refine its requirements.
Scope of Anticipated Work
The anticipated requirement is for comprehensive IT and IA/CS support for the JPO's Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations. This 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 Support
- Cybersecurity Incident Response The contractor will manage the JVE network for unclassified communications and coordinate with classified systems contractors. Support will be required across all JPO directorates, functional areas, and integrated product teams, with a principal place of performance in Arlington, VA, and support at various global F-35 JPO operating sites.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
- Anticipated NAICS: 541512, Computer System Design Services
- Size Standard: $34.0 Million
- Anticipated Contract Duration: Base year plus four option years (12-month base + four 12-month options)
- Industry Day Date: May 21, 2026
- Published Date: March 4, 2026
Special Requirements (Anticipated)
The Draft PWS outlines requirements including compliance with DoD directives, ITIL best practices, Government Furnished Property (GFP) management, 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, 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.
Action Items
Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the Industry Day. RSVP and submit all questions via the provided link: https://www.jsf.mil/industry-day. Contacts: Contract Specialist Sanjana Garg (Sanjana.Garg@jsf.mil) or Contracting Officer John Meyers (John.Meyers@jsf.mil).