The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation for the F-35 Lightning II Lots 20-21 Special Consent Panels. This procurement is critical as it involves specialized components necessary for the F-35 Lightning II program, which is vital for maintaining the operational capabilities of the U.S. military's advanced fighter aircraft. Interested parties have the opportunity to submit capability statements within fifteen days of this notice, although the contract is expected to be awarded in the second quarter of calendar year 2026. For further inquiries, Nicole Lawrence can be contacted at Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil, and small businesses interested in subcontracting should reach out to Stephen Collins at Stephen.1.Collins@lmco.com.