# U.S. Navy Upgrades F-35 Reprogramming Labs

On October 28, 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a **$43.67 million** noncompetitive cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modification to upgrade operating systems at F-35 reprogramming laboratory facilities. Work is expected to finish in April 2030, with 80% planned at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, and 20% in Fort Worth, Texas. The multi-service and international-partner scope points to continued demand for laboratory modernization, sustainment, and integration support; the award itself has already been placed.

- The modification is P00025 under contract N00019-22-C-0046, with all listed U.S. funds obligated at award. The noncompetitive award does not represent an open bid opportunity.
- The work distribution gives contractors a concrete view of where this effort will be performed and may inform planning for relevant regional labor, facilities, and support capabilities.
- The related Common Reprogramming Tool effort and F-35 electronic warfare modification kits indicate adjacent demand for compatible laboratory systems, hardware, and mission-data integration. Suppliers can use these programs as context for market planning, without assuming a currently available solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 29, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (Prime contractor and awardee)

### Sources
- [U.S. Navy awards $43.7M for F-35 mission data lab upgrades](https://defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-awards-43-7m-for-f-35-mission-data-lab-upgrades) - The Defence Blog