F-35 Radar and Das Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, intends to issue a sole-source, non-commercial services presolicitation to Northrop Grumman for F-35 AN/APG-81 Radar Operational Flight Program (OFP) and AN/AAQ-37 Distributed Aperture System (DAS) OFP support. This effort aims to establish organic initial operating capability (IOC) at Robins AFB. While a sole-source action is planned, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide essential services to support the 402nd Software Engineering Group (SWEG), including:
- Program management and engineering services.
- Execution of required data access and licensing agreements.
- Sustainment, modernization, configuration, and data management.
- Transition planning.
- Provision of access to source code, technical data, software development environments, and tools.
- Support for the establishment of testing capabilities at Robins AFB.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Intends to issue sole-source, non-commercial services)
- Intended Contractor: Northrop Grumman
- Justification: FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, due to proprietary technical data, tools, and expertise.
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Place of Performance: Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
Additional Notes
This acquisition is specifically for establishing organic IOC for F-35 Radar and DAS OFP. Foreign participation is not permitted. Interested responsible sources should submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration.