Joint Strike Missile (JSM) Additional Integration
Overview
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PSC
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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 Navy, Naval Air Systems Command, intends to issue a sole-source contract modification to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for Joint Strike Missile (JSM) Additional Integration into the F-35A aircraft. This presolicitation notice outlines the intent to modify the existing F-35 Follow on Modernization Block 4 Planning & Systems Engineering Phase II contract (N0001919C0010). Capability statements from interested parties will be considered if received by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort involves completing the technical and programmatic planning, documentation, and design activities necessary for the successful integration of the Joint Strike Missile (JSM) for F-35A Partner and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries. The work will be performed in Fort Worth, TX.
Contract Details
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Contract Modification)
- Intended Contractor: Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: 1095 (Miscellaneous Weapons)
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX
Timeline
- Capability Statements Due: March 11, 2026, 05:00 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
Additional Notes
Lockheed Martin is identified as the sole designer, developer, manufacturer, and integrator of the F-35 aircraft, possessing the unique experience, skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required for this effort within the necessary timeframe. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be pursued directly with Lockheed Martin through Sean Lightcap at (817) 584-1276. The data associated with the F-35 Joint Program Office is export-controlled and not available to foreign sources or representatives.