# Notice of Intent to Sole Source: F-35 Engine Run Simulator

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa500426q1143

- Solicitation number: FA500426Q1143
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA5004 354 Cons PK (FA5004)
- NAICS: 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 6930 Operation Training Devices
- Set-aside: Total small business set-aside
- Place of performance: Eielson AFB, Alaska
- First posted: June 10, 2026
- Last posted: August 6, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d943a02d41944148786027a204f1357/view

## Description

**Pre-Solicitation Notice:** F-35 Engine Run Simulator This is a pre-solicitation synopsis of a proposed contract action in accordance with RFO Subpart 5.2.

**Description:** The U.S. Air Force has a requirement to procure a high-fidelity F-35 engine run simulator. The system's core objective is to serve as a critical training tool, enabling personnel to master engine start sequences, effectively respond to a range of emergency scenarios, and diagnose system fault codes in a controlled environment. A paramount requirement is that the simulator must replicate the physical characteristics and tactile feedback of a genuine F-35 cockpit.

This is essential for building operator familiarity, muscle memory, and the confidence needed for real-world engine run operations. The final product must be delivered in a compact form factor that operates on standard power and cooling infrastructure. The Government has the intent to procure this requirement to a sole source in accordance with 6.301-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

**Intent to Sole Source:** The Government intends to award this contract to IPerformX (CAGE: 8BHF8) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) because they are the only source that can provide a life-like inject capabilities or the required level of customer support. iPerformX is the proprietary owner and sole manufacturer capable of providing the fully unclassified system with the mandatory 24-month software/56-month hardware warranties because of this the requirement must be procured as a Sole Source directly to iPerformX.

This is not a formal solicitation. However, if your business can fulfill this requirement, email a capability statement to the Contracting Officer at ronald.greig@us.af.mil by August 20, 2026 by 1:00PM AKST. We will evaluate all submissions received before the deadline to decide if we should compete this purchase.

## Publications

- June 10, 2026: Sources sought, due June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice e60f9d5493544c96a0245359f880d956. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e60f9d5493544c96a0245359f880d956/view
- August 6, 2026: Presolicitation, due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 9d943a02d41944148786027a204f1357. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d943a02d41944148786027a204f1357/view

## Points of contact

- SrA Gonzalo Loaiza Alzate, gonzalo.loaiza_alzate@us.af.mil, 9073773503
- GREIG, RONALD T., ronald.greig@us.af.mil, 9073775374

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