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 Facilities Management Services (541513)

PSC

Support Services For Physical And Wireless Networks Connecting Equipment Within The Core Data Centers And Work Areas, Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks, As Well As Wide Area Network Equipment, Hardware And Software Directly Connecting Into Data Centers, Offices And Third Parties. Support Services Which Enable Or Distribute Voice Services Through On Premise Equipment Including Pbx, Vo Ip, Voicemail And Handsets. Also Provides Support For Transport Services For Data And Voice Network Circuits And Associated Access Facilities And Services; Includes Dedicated And Virtual Data Networks And Internet Access. Support Services For External (Outside Plant) Physical Communications Infrastructure Connecting To Lan/Wan End Points. Mobile Infrastructure Support Such As Cabled Communication Network, Cellular Towers, Repeaters, Switching Systems Dedicated For Cellular Communication (DG01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c97513f040224e52b8590e6a56abdfb2/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 3, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

Action Date

May 6, 2026, 6:00 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 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO), under the Department of the Navy, is hosting an Unclassified IT Industry Day on June 11, 2026, at Ft. Belvoir Ball Room. This Special Notice aims to discuss an upcoming requirement for comprehensive Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS). There is no set-aside specified for this opportunity.

Purpose

This industry day serves as a vital forum for transparent communication and collaboration between the public and private sectors. The Government will share its upcoming procurement needs, allowing vendors to understand requirements, ask clarifying questions, and network. Feedback and information about industry capability will be used by the F-35 JPO to refine its requirements for the future solicitation.

Scope of Work

The F-35 JPO requires comprehensive IT and IA/CS support for its Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations. This support is crucial for the JPO’s mission effectiveness and the successful fielding of F-35 mission capabilities. Services include, but are 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 contractors responsible for classified systems.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
Anticipated NAICS: 541513, Computer Facility Management Services (Size Standard: $34.0 Million)
Contract Structure: Expected to be a base year plus four option years.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Industry Day Date: June 11, 2026, 10300 Taylor Rd. Bldg 1200, Ft. Belvoir Ball Room.
RSVP & Questions Deadline: May 6, 2026.
Published Date: April 21, 2026.
Place of Performance: Principal place is Arlington, VA, with support at various F-35 JPO operating sites globally.

Special Requirements

Key requirements outlined in the Draft PWS include compliance with numerous DoD Directives, ITIL best practices, management of Government Furnished Property (GFP), strict adherence to security requirements (including SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances, CACs, SAAR-N forms), U.S. citizenship for personnel, on-site support during core hours (with potential for after-hours), contractor purchase of necessary IT equipment, and Section 508 compliance.

Action Items

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the industry day. Please RSVP and submit all questions through the form available at: https://www.jsf.mil/industry-day.