F-35 Lightning II Lots 20-21 DCS
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSF000-0226Type: Presolicitation
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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)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4eb2f94e3b514223be664ac2484729ba/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation for the provision of Drag Chute Systems for the F-35 Lightning II Lots 20-21. This procurement is critical as it supports the operational capabilities of the F-35 Joint Program Office, which is essential for maintaining advanced military aviation standards. The anticipated award date for this contract action is in the second quarter of calendar year 2026, and interested parties may submit capability statements to Nicole Lawrence at Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil within fifteen days of this notice. Small businesses seeking subcontracting opportunities should reach out to Stephen Collins at Stephen.1.Collins@lmco.com.

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    Nicole Lawrence
    (571) 309-0143
    Nicole.Lawrence@jsf.mil
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