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/5ca26a07bdb449aeb4674e3a2d88a1ff/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) is hosting an Unclassified IT Industry Day on June 11, 2026, at 10300 Taylor Rd. Bldg 1200, Ft. Belvoir Ball Room. This Special Notice aims to discuss upcoming requirements for Information Technology (IT) and Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Services (IA/CS).

Purpose

This vital forum provides transparent communication and collaboration between the public and private sectors. It offers vendors a prime opportunity to understand the Government’s requirements, ask clarifying questions, and network with officials and potential partners. Feedback from industry will be used to refine JPO requirements.

Scope of Work

The JPO requires comprehensive IT and IA/CS support for its Joint Virtual Enterprise (JVE) network and standalone workstations. This support is crucial for mission effectiveness and F-35 mission capabilities, covering all directorates and integrated product teams. 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 classified systems. A full range of services is outlined in the Draft PWS, Attachment 1.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Special Notice (Industry Day). The anticipated RFP will be under NAICS 541513, Computer Facility Management Services, with a size standard of $34.0 Million.
Duration: The resultant contract is expected to be base plus four years.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Industry Day Date: June 11, 2026.
RSVP & Questions Due: May 6, 2026.
Published: April 23, 2026.

Place of Performance & Special Requirements

The principal place of performance is Arlington, VA, with support required at various F-35 JPO operating sites globally. Special requirements include compliance with DoD Directives, ITIL best practices, GFP management, personnel clearances (SECRET/TOP SECRET), U.S. citizenship, on-site support, contractor-purchased IT equipment, and Section 508 compliance.