# Lockheed Martin Expands F-35 Support Contract

Lockheed Martin Corp. has received an $871.24 million ceiling increase to its existing indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract (N0001926D0010) for F-35 site activation, equipment, and initial sustainment services. This contract modification, awarded in September 2026, extends support capacity through February 2031 across multiple U.S. military branches including the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and international F-35 operational sites. The expanded ceiling enables flexible ordering of sustainment and equipment services without immediate fund obligation, supporting ongoing operational readiness and deployment needs.

- **Why this matters:** Procurement professionals should note the significant contract ceiling increase reflecting sustained investment in F-35 program sustainment and site activation.
- The contract covers critical support services for multiple service branches, indicating cross-service coordination and opportunities for subcontractors specializing in sustainment and equipment.
- The IDIQ structure allows for flexible task orders, which may lead to varied procurement opportunities over the next several years.
- Companies engaged in aerospace sustainment and logistics should evaluate how this contract expansion impacts market demand and potential subcontracting or teaming arrangements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)
- U.S. Marine Corps (USMC)
- U.S. Navy (USN)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin Corp. (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Lockheed Martin Gets $871.2M F-35 Site Support Contract Increase | TheDefenseWatch.com](https://thedefensewatch.com/defense-contracts/lockheed-martin-gets-871-2m-f-35-site-support-contract-increase) - The Defense Watch