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 FA8579 SOFTWARE SPRT AFSC PZIM office, intends to award a firm fixed-price requirements type acquisition for F-35 Radar Sustainment Support Follow-On. This opportunity is being pursued as a sole-source award to Northrop Grumman under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), citing "Only One Responsible Source" due to proprietary data. The place of performance is Warner Robins, GA.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers F-35 Radar Sustainment Support. The requirement is for a follow-on effort, indicating ongoing specialized support for the F-35 radar systems, which necessitates the use of Northrop Grumman's proprietary data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Requirements Type Acquisition
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 & 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) (Sole Source Justification)
- Intended Awardee: Northrop Grumman
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 8, 2026 (Deadline for interested parties to submit capability statements)
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Product Service Code: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
Evaluation
This is a sole-source action. Any other interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement and challenge the sole-source justification must submit a capability statement by the response date for consideration.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a notification of the Air Force's intent to award to Northrop Grumman. Interested parties should contact the contracting office if they believe they can provide the required services.