Sources Sought - F-35 Lightning II AME

This Sources Sought is issued and intended for market research and planning purposes only. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to survey industry interest and to identify industry capability. Any information provided by industry to the U.S. Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will not reimburse vendors for any preparation/submission costs. This is not a Synopsis or a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the U.S. Government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this Sources Sought will be used by the F-35 Lighting II Joint Program Office.

For the purpose of this Sources Sought, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413 – Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing.

1. The contemplated scope of work includes: The contractor(s) providing Ancillary Armament Equipment directly to the DoD F-35 Lighting II Joint Program Office (JPO).

2. The Government is seeking sources and information in the following areas:

a. If there are any vendors looking and able to directly supply the below list of part numbers directly to the JPO in support of mission readiness and sustainment for the current and future F-35 fleet(s).

b. If there are vendors aware of any competitive barriers that exist in providing the below list of part numbers directly to the JPO.

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c. Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number.?

d. Business size (Other than Small Business or Small Business)?

e. If business size is characterized as ‘small business,’ if applicable, what is the small business socioeconomic program status? E.g. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a)-certified small, disadvantaged business, historically underutilized business zone (HUBZone) small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), woman-owned small business (WOSB).

3. Primary points of contact for this Sources Sought is Nicole Lawrence (contact information below).

Contact with other U.S. Government personnel regarding this Sources Sought is NOT permitted.

Responses containing proprietary information must be identified to prevent release to the public via posting on SAM.gov. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION, also known as a trade secret, is information that a company wishes to keep confidential or secret from those outside of the company. Proprietary information may include formulas, processes, and methods used in production. Proprietary information must be clearly MARKED/BOLDED/HIGHLIGHTED and/or EXPLAINED in the beginning and throughout any documents/capability statement.

Please submit responses to the provided questions NLT 19 April 2025 at 1600 EST to Nicole Lawrence via email:Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil