F135 Component Improvement Program (CIP) Requirements
ID: N00019-26-F-0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

GAS TURBINES AND JET ENGINES, AIRCRAFT, PRIME MOVING; AND COMPONENTS (2840)

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https://sam.gov/opp/512ab4d2f568492390768a11af005758/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking to issue multiple sole-source contracts to Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, for the F135 Component Improvement Program (CIP). The objective of this procurement is to obtain engineering support for in-service F135 engines, ensuring flight safety, addressing service-revealed deficiencies, and enhancing operational readiness, reliability, maintainability, and affordability of the propulsion system. This program is critical for maintaining the performance and safety of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft, which serves U.S. Services, Cooperative Program Partners, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, with contract actions anticipated to occur from late 2025 through late 2030. For further inquiries, contact Luis F. Pola at luis.pola@jsf.mil.

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    luis.pola@jsf.mil
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