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

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Bid Title
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
Issuing Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Location
Texas
Published Date
May 6, 2026
Closing Date
May 21, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049
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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
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • May 06, 2026 12:25 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)
Commodity Codes
  • NAICS 336411Aircraft Manufacturing
Related bids
Jul 9, 2026[Presolicitation (Updated)] PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
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