Opportunity
SAM #N0001926FJSFFLSC
Industry Feedback Sought for Inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charges (FLSCs) for F-35 Training System and Simulation Aircraft
Buyer
Naval Air Systems Command
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
N0001926FJSFFLSC
NAICS
332993, 336411
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) is seeking industry feedback for the planned procurement of inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charges (FLSCs) for Training System and Simulation (TSS) F-35 aircraft. - Government Buyer: - F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO), Training System and Simulation (TSS), Procurement Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC (AES) is the sole OEM mentioned - Exclusive intellectual property licensing from Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) - Products Requested: - Inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charges (FLSCs) for F-35 TSS aircraft - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; must comply with government-approved part numbers, drawings, and specifications - Unique Requirements: - Access to NSWC IHD intellectual property is required - Manufacturing, packaging, and delivery of inert FLSC units - Capability statements requested from interested parties within 15 days - Notable Details: - Intended sole-source award to Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC due to exclusive IP rights
Description
The F‑35 Joint Program Office seeks industry feedback for the procurement and phased delivery of inert Flexible Linear Shaped Charges (FLSCs) for Training System and Simulation aircraft. The Government intends to award on a sole‑source basis to Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC due to exclusive NSWC Indian Head Division intellectual property licensing, under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302‑1. Interested parties may submit capability statements within 15 days, addressing access to the required IP. Points of contact: Tara Malloy-Paull, Contract Specialist, tara.malloypaull@jsf.mil, and Michael Donaldson, TSS PCO, Michael.Donaldson2@jsf.mil. Contracting Office: 200 12th St South, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22202. This is a sources sought for information only and not a solicitation.