F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On
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 402nd Software Engineering Group (SWEG) at Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia, has issued a Presolicitation for a sole source, non-commercial, service follow-on requirement titled 'F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On'. This effort aims to establish sustainment for the F-35 JSF AN/APG-81 Radar OFP. Responses are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive support for the F-35 JSF AN/APG-81 Radar OFP sustainment. Key tasks include:
- Program management
- Engineering services
- Information Technology (IT) services
- Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMS)
- Data access and licensing agreement
This requirement also mandates data access to source code, technical data, software development environment and tools, and the establishment of testing capabilities at Robins Air Force Base.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source, Non-Commercial, Service Follow-On)
- Product/Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 05:00 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA
Additional Notes
This notice is for a follow-on requirement, indicating an existing relationship with a current provider. The purpose is to ensure continued sustainment of critical F-35 radar systems.