SAM #N0042126R1004Draft

Comprehensive Security Support Services for F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO)

This opportunity involves the Department of the Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) seeking comprehensive security support services for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Joint Program Office (JPO). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD - Scope of Services: - Full-spectrum security support for the F-35 JPO, including: - General Security (GENSEC) - Industrial Security (INDUSEC) - Information Security (INFOSEC) - Personnel Security (PERSEC) - Physical Security (PHYSEC) - Specialized roles: COMSEC Engineers, Export Compliance Specialists, Foreign Disclosure Representatives, TEMPEST Engineers, Security Specialists (various disciplines), Program/Project Managers, Finance Managers, Technical Writers, and more - Management and safeguarding of highly sensitive information types: - Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Special Access Program (SAP) information - NATO, CNWDI, Restricted Data, Formal Restricted Data, SCI - Labor support across multiple U.S. and international locations (e.g., Arlington, VA; WPAFB; Eglin AFB; Ramstein, Germany; Pax River, MD; Fort Worth, TX; Ghedi Air Base, Italy) - Labor categories defined by education, experience, and security clearance requirements - Quantities specified in full-time equivalents (FTEs) and weeks of labor for each role - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to security protocols for handling and safeguarding classified and controlled information - Access to certain documents and facilities requires acknowledgment of security restrictions - Specialized certifications required for some roles (e.g., Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Physical Security Certification, Industrial Security Oversight Certification) - Experience with DoD 5000 series, NSA systems (UIC, KMI, EKMS), ITAR licensing, and aircraft programs is required for select positions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Contract Structure: - Single-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract - Five-year ordering period, with Firm-Fixed Price and some Cost CLINs

Description

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, MD intends on issuing a solicitation for the services necessary to provide security support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), Joint Program Office (JPO). F-35 JSF JPO security efforts include providing advice and services regarding programmatic security measures that deny unauthorized access to F-35 facilities, equipment, and resources, and protect personnel, information, and property from damage and/or loss of technology. Security support services encompass the management and control of controlled unclassified information (CUI), collateral/general service (GENSER) information, special access program (SAP) information, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information, Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI), Restrict Data and Formal Restricted Data, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) across multiple security disciplines. Security support disciplines consist of, but are not limited to, General Security (GENSEC), Industrial Security (INDUSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Personnel Security (PERSEC), and Physical Security (PHYSEC). The contractor shall be responsible for a full range of services as outlined in the Draft PWS, Attachment 1. Based on the results of the market reserch and the sources sought posted on 22 September 2025, this requirement will be competed on a Full and Open, Unrestricted basis.

The Government intends to award a  single award, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract that allows for Firm-Fixed Price orders with some Cost CLINs. The anticipated ordering period will be five (5) years. 

Industry's review and feedback on the provided draft solicitation is highly desirable and appreciated.

Questions and Feedback

Comments and questions on the draft solicitation are welcomed and should be submitted directly to Joy McBride at joy.a.mcbride2.civ@us.navy.mil.  No Phone calls will be accepted. The Government may or may not respond to contractor comments and questions, however, it is the intent of the Government to incorporate responses to contractor comments and questions in the updates to the solicitation which will be the official request for offer. Comments and questions are due by 1200 on 29 July, 2026.

Disclaimer

This is a draft solicitation to obtain industry input/questions. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. This notice does not constitute a Request For Proposal (RFP) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. No site visit will be permitted during the period of response to this announcement. Firms responding to this announcement will not be individually notified if the requirement is solicited. Solicitations will occur through the PIEE system.

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION (CUI).

Certain attachments associated with this draft solicitation contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

By requesting or accessing these documents, interested parties acknowledge that they will:

Use the information solely for the purpose of responding to this solicitation Safeguard the information from unauthorized disclosure Not distribute, release, reproduce, or disclose information outside their organization without prior written approval from the Government Ensure any internal personnel accessing the information understand these restrictions

Vendors requesting access to the controlled documents must acknowledge acceptance of these conditions in their request.

The documents/attachments marked as "CUI" within Section J will be released within Sam.Gov. To request access, email the Contract Specialist, Joy McBride at joy.a.mcbride2.civ@us.navy.mil in addition to requesting access directly within Sam.Gov. Prior access granted under any previous notice does not carry over and vendors must submit a new request for access.

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