Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) Production
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Army, through the JPM CBRN Protection, is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the Joint Service Aircrew Mask - Joint Strike Fighter (JSAM-JSF) Production. This RFI aims to understand industry capabilities for producing a chemical and biological (CB) protective mask for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, particularly given the Government's lack of a complete Technical Data Package (TDP). Responses are due by June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The JSAM-JSF is a critical component providing CB protection for F-35 pilots, requiring seamless integration with all F-35 variants and subsystems, including the Helmet Mounted Display (HMD). Key performance requirements include:
- Pressurized Breathing for G-force (up to +9Gz)
- Chemical Agent Protection (16 hours)
- Biological Protection (QFF of 100,000 blown, 1,000 unblown)
- Rapid Decompression and Ejection Survivability (up to 600 KEAS)
- Critical Viewing Area (MIL-DTL-43511D, Laser Eye Protection compatible)
- F-35 Integration (all variants, HMD, pilot flight equipment, life support, communications, oxygen systems)
- Anti-Fog/Frost prevention without topical compounds
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: Market research is being conducted to determine the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
- NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC: 1660 - Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment
Information Requested from Industry
Respondents should detail their:
- Technical experience in aircrew life support for high-performance fighters.
- Engineering approach for development, testing, and qualification.
- Plans for mitigating proprietary data rights issues and developing/sourcing alternative components, specifically addressing the lack of a Government-owned TDP.
- Experience and approach for F-35 platform integration and qualification.
- Processes for DMSMS management.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and per-system production (quantities 500, 1,000, 2,500).
- Projected timeline from award to first production-representative article.
- Confirmation of SECRET facility clearance and ability to store/process CUI and F-35 Restricted Data.
- Applicable Data and Software Rights Assertions.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI only for market research and planning purposes; it does not constitute a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded. The Government will not pay for information submitted. Responses should not exceed 15 pages (excluding cover page and table of contents) and must be submitted via email to Sean Auld (sean.g.auld.civ@army.mil) and Christine Halamoutis (christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil). Proprietary information should be minimized and clearly marked.