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    PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED MODIFICATION

    Issued by DEPT OF THE NAVY · NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
    Sol. N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049PresolicitationPATUXENT RIVER, MD
    Open · 11d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    11
    closes Jul 24, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 9, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336411
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC13
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense intends to sole source a modification of the In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software to implement Quantum Resistant algorithms. Contractors will be responsible for testing and integration, ensuring the software update can be applied in the field without enclosure access. The response deadline is set for July 24, 2026.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0049
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    July 9, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 24, 2026
    NAICS Code
    336411AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC13
    Issuing Office
    NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
    Sub-Agency
    DEPT OF THE NAVY
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    Jonathan Chen
    City
    PATUXENT RIVER
    State
    MD
    ZIP Code
    20670-5000
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    Amendment 01 - 7/9/2026:

    The purpose of Amendment 01 is to change the Product Service Code (PSC) from 7G21 to AC13 and establish a new response deadline of 7/24/2026.

    The F-35 JPO has a requirement to modify the In-Line File Encryption Device (IFED) software to use government mandated Quantum Resistant algorithms which will facilitate the verification of all signed code inside of the IFED equipment. Contractors will be responsible for testing and integration of modified code. The vendor shall verify that the software update can be applied in the field without opening the enclosure.

    See attachment for further details.

    Key dates

    1. July 9, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 24, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    software modificationencryption servicesdefense contractingquantum resistant algorithms

    Frequently asked questions

    PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: F-35 JPO IFED MODIFICATION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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