SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0018

Integration of LIVE and Secret Training Network for F-35 ACURL at Eglin AFB

This opportunity involves integrating advanced simulation and secure network systems for the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) at Eglin Air Force Base. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO), with contracting managed by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEMs and Vendors: - Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) is referenced as the sole source integrator and provider of future F-35 capabilities - Products and Services Requested: - Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE): - Hardware, software, and network infrastructure to simulate threat systems for F-35 survivability testing - Must support real-time operator interaction, data recording, synchronization, and be upgradeable for future F-35 Block 4 capabilities - Secret Training Network (STN): - Fully managed, accredited Secret network (REL US/AUS/CAN/UK) - Includes updated hardware, software tools, 10-year sustainment package, dedicated spares, software licenses, mid-life technical refresh, and on-site technical support by personnel cleared to Secret/Special Access Requirement - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration and sustainment of both LIVE and STN at the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) at Eglin AFB - Contractor personnel must hold Secret clearance with Special Access Requirement - 10-year sustainment package for STN, including mid-life technical refresh and ongoing on-site support - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Eglin Air Force Base, FL (ACURL laboratory) - F-35 Joint Program Office, Arlington, VA - Naval Air Systems Command Headquarters, Patuxent River, MD (contracting office)

Description

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has a requirement to integrate a Laboratory Intelligence Validated Emulator (LIVE) and an accredited Secret Training Network (STN) into the Australia, Canada, United Kingdom Reprogramming Laboratory (ACURL) at Eglin AFB, FL. LIVE is required to provide a full closed loop threat system representation in ACURL that can realistically engage a simulated F-35 to validate countermeasure effectiveness and provide survivability assurance. The threat model must provide real-time operator interaction, be recorded and time synchronized to all other lab test data and be upgradeable to integrate with future air system capabilities being delivered by LM Aero under the Block 4 contract. The contractor shall be responsible for procuring, delivering, and integrating the necessary hardware, software, and network infrastructure that supports LIVE.  STN is required to replace an existing unsupportable network with a fully managed and accredited network at Secret classification (REL US/AUS/CAN/UK) for the training of ACURL personnel on the production of F-35 mission data files and the ability for development, test and evaluation of tools and software. The STN must provide updated hardware, software tools and a 10-year sustainment package including a dedicated spares package, software licenses, a mid-life technical refresh and on-site technical support by personnel cleared to Secret / Special Access Requirement.

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