Sources Sought - F-35 Lightning II AME
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFAV-0150Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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https://sam.gov/opp/17df67738aaf4f47a23eec2b7ee7fde7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is conducting a Sources Sought notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying Ancillary Armament Equipment for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office. The objective is to assess industry interest and capabilities in providing specific part numbers essential for the mission readiness and sustainment of the F-35 fleet. This initiative is crucial for ensuring a qualified vendor pool to meet future procurement needs for the F-35 program. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their responses, including company information and any proprietary details, to Nicole Lawrence at Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil by April 19, 2025, at 1600 EST.

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    Nicole Lawrence
    (571) 309-0143
    Nicole.lawrence@jsf.mil
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    Sources Sought AME - 15 Apr 25 Public Release Review.docx
    The document is a Sources Sought announcement by the U.S. Government, specifically the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office, aimed at gauging industry interest and capabilities regarding the supply of Ancillary Armament Equipment for the F-35 fleet. It clarifies that responses are voluntary and not a formal solicitation, prohibiting reimbursement for proposal preparations. Companies are invited to identify their ability to supply specific part numbers essential for mission readiness and sustainment, and to report any competitive barriers encountered in this process. The document requests basic company information, including size classifications and socioeconomic statuses, particularly for small businesses. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including any proprietary information clearly marked, to the specified contact by April 19, 2025. Overall, the Sources Sought seeks to assess the market landscape for F-35 armament supplies, ensuring a qualified vendor pool for future procurement needs.
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