Joint Strike Missile (JSM) Additional Integration

The F-35 "Lightning II" Program Office intends to issue a modification to the F-35 Follow on Modernization Block 4 Planning & Systems Engineering Phase II contract N0001919C0010. This effort completes the technical and programmatic planning, documentation, and design activities leading up to the successful integration of Joint Strike Missile for F-35A Partner and FMS countries.

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only on responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any capability statements, proposals, or quotations received within fifteen (15) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F-35 aircraft and the related equipment. Lockheed Martin alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms, and technical expertise required to furnish the supplies and services within the required timeframe. Accordingly, Lockheed Martin is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Lockheed Martin through Sean Lightcap, (817) 584-1276.

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 the award of a contract for the efforts described above. The information provided herein is subject to change. The data associated with the F-35 Joint Program Office is export controlled and is not available to foreign sources or representatives.