Common Reprogramming Tool Minimum Viable Capability Release Development

Synopsis Solicitation:

N0001924C0027 Agency/Office:

Naval Air Systems Command Location:

NAVAIR HQ Title: F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office Common Reprogramming Tool (CRT) Minimum Viable Capability Release (MVCR) – Synopsis Description(s): The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), Arlington, Virginia has concluded their market research and intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole-source Cost Reimbursement contract under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation, FAR 6.302-1 “Only One Responsible Source And No Other Supplies Or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements”, to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Inc., CAGE: 81755. The proposed North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541511, with a small business size standard of $24.5 million.

The anticipated contract will be N0001924C0027. The F-35 JPO’s CRT is intended to replace Mission Data File Generator / Mission Data Programming Application (MDFG / MDPA) as the enterprise reprogramming software deliverable. The initial CRT design was completed in 2022, and established Agile processes and completed the database design and basic architecture.

MVP is postured for completion summer 2024. MVCR will build on MVP capabilities and provide the users with a tool that satisfies operational suitability and support robust programing of Lot 19 and beyond aircraft. LM is the original designer and developer of CRT, and is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise of CRT and the Mission System capabilities that the reprogramming enterprise requires.

Due to the intricacies within Mission Data Reprogramming enterprise as well as the knowledge of F-35 sensor integration, LM Aero is the only firm with the requisite knowledge and experience to continue the development of software for the reprogramming environments. All responses received, to include capability statements, within 15 days of the posting of this notice will be considered by the Government. Responses should be directed to the Points of Contact listed below.

If any information provided is proprietary in nature, it should be appropriately marked as such by the submitting party. The Government will not reimburse interested sources for any information provided. Capability briefings will not be provided. Ultimately the decision to compete or not compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. Points of Contact are Kieran Farrell, Contract Specialist, at Kieran.Farrell@jsf.mil or Suraiya Afrina, Contract Specialist, Suraiya.Afrina@jsf.mil.

NAICS Code: 541511 This notice is not a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award (or awards), or be responsible for any cost incurred by interested parties prior to award of a contract for the effort described above. The data associated with the F-35 JPO is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.

Primary Point of Contact: Kieran Farrell Contract Specialist Kieran.Farrell@jsf.mil Secondary Point of Contact: Suraiya Afrina Contract Specialist Suraiya.Afrina@jsf.mil Contracting Office Address: Building 2272 47123 Buse Road Unit IPT Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 United States Place of Contract Performance: 200 12th St South Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22202 United States