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/d967a25c12564ba3814cf4dc7d4bf7b3/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 / NAVAIR, is hosting an Industry Day on June 11, 2026, to discuss an upcoming requirement for Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance (IA)/Cybersecurity Services (CS). This event aims to foster transparent communication and collaboration with industry partners regarding comprehensive IT and IA/CS support for the JPO's Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations.

Scope of Anticipated Work

The anticipated requirement involves a full range of IT and CS services to enhance the JPO's mission effectiveness and productivity. Key areas include:

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, including managing unclassified communications and coordinating with classified systems. The Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines these services in detail.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Industry Day)
Industry Day Date: June 11, 2026, at 10300 Taylor Rd. Bldg 1200, Ft. Belvoir Ball Room.
RSVP/Question Deadline: May 6, 2026
Anticipated Contract Structure: Base year plus four option years.
Anticipated NAICS: 541513, Computer Facility Management Services ($34.0 Million size standard).
Set-Aside: None specified.
Place of Performance: Primarily Arlington, VA, with support at various F-35 JPO operating sites globally.

Special Requirements

The Draft PWS highlights several critical requirements:

Compliance with DoD Directives, Instructions, and Manuals (IT, cybersecurity, IA).
Adherence to ITIL best practices for IT Service Management (ITSM).
Management of Government Furnished Property (GFP).
Personnel must hold SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances, possess Common Access Cards (CACs), and complete System Authorization Access Request (SAAR-N) forms.
U.S. citizenship is required for all personnel.
On-site support at Government sites during core hours, with potential for after-hours support.
Contractor must purchase necessary IT equipment.
Compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Action Items

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the Industry Day. RSVP and submit all questions through the provided link: https://www.jsf.mil/industry-day. For inquiries, contact Contract Specialists Sanjana Garg (Sanjana.Garg@jsf.mil) or Jasmine Griffith (Jasmine.Griffith@jsf.mil), or Contracting Officer John Meyers (John.Meyers@jsf.mil).