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

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modificationview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

Posted Jul 9, 2026

Due Jul 24, 2026

Fort Worth, TX

NAICS 336411 – Aircraft Manufacturing

Sol # N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049

AI Summary

• The F-35 JPO's In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software must be modified to use government mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms.
• A 7-day response deadline is set on August 24, 2026; responses are due by this date.
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• The F-35 JPO's In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software must be modified to use government mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms.
• A 7-day response deadline is set on August 24, 2026; responses are due by this date.
• See attachment for further details regarding the modification and verification of the updated software.

Description

Amendment 01 - 7/9/2026: The purpose of Amendment 01 is to change the Product Service Code (PSC) from 7G21 to AC13 and establish a new response deadline of 7/24/2026. 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. See attachment for further details.

Classification

NAICS336411

PSC CodeAC13

Place of Performance

CityFort Worth

StateTX

CountryUNITED STATES

Contracting Office

OfficeNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

CityPATUXENT RIVER

StateMD

ZIP20670-5000