F-35 Radar Sustainment Support 6 Month Contract
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, specifically the FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM office, is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for F-35 Radar Sustainment Support. This is a Firm Fixed-Price acquisition intended as a sole-source award to Northrop Grumman for a six-month period, justified by proprietary data. The response date for any inquiries or protests is March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers F-35 Radar Sustainment Support services. The acquisition is a requirements-type contract.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Requirements Type Acquisition
- Duration: Six months
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 & 10 USC 2304(c)(1) - Only One Responsible Source
- Intended Awardee: Northrop Grumman (due to proprietary data)
- Response Date: March 26, 2026 (for inquiries/protests)
- Published: March 30, 2026
Evaluation
This acquisition is justified as a sole-source award because Northrop Grumman is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements due to proprietary data.
Additional Notes
This notice is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Engineering And Technical Services (PSC R425) and is managed by the DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE. The place of performance is Warner Robins, GA.