Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Notice of Intent to Sole Source_F-35 JPO IFED Modification.pdf | May 6, 2026 |
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED Modification
Contact and place of performance
Jonathan Chen
Fort Worth, TX
USA
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.
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The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) intends to issue a sole-source solicitation for the modification of In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software. This requirement focuses on upgrading existing software to incorporate government-mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms, which will enable the verification of all signed code within IFED equipment. The designated contractor will be responsible for the testing and integration of the modified code and must ensure that software updates can be successfully applied in the field without the need to open hardware enclosures.
The Department of the Navy, acting through the Clerk Temporary Emergency office, is managing this requirement under solicitation number N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049. The work is classified under NAICS code 336411 for Aircraft Manufacturing and PSC code 7G21 for IT and Telecom - Network: Digital Network Products (Hardware and Perpetual License Software). Performance will take place in Fort Worth, TX, with a response deadline set for May 21, 2026.
This presolicitation notice was published on May 6, 2026, and includes one attachment titled "Notice of Intent to Sole Source_F-35 JPO IFED Modification.pdf." Jonathan Chen serves as the point of contact for this action. No specific set-aside designation was provided in the notice metadata.
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