PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Texas
Type of Government: Federal
NAICS Category:
  • 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
Posted Date: May 6, 2026
Due Date: May 21, 2026
Solicitation No: N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049
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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
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Notice ID
N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVAIR
Sub Command
NAVAIR HQS
Office
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: May 06, 2026 12:25 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: May 21, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Jun 05, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 7G21 - IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK: DIGITAL NETWORK PRODUCTS (HARDWARE AND PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE)
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Fort Worth , TX
    USA
Description

The F-35 JPO has a requirement to modify the In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software to use government mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms which will facilitate the verification of all signed code inside of the IFED equipment. Contractors will be responsible for testing and integration of modified code. The vendor shall verify that the software update can be applied in the field without opening the enclosure.



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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION
  • PATUXENT RIVER , MD 20670-5000
  • USA
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History
  • May 06, 2026 12:25 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)

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Jul 9, 2026[Presolicitation (Updated)] PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
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