Notice of Intent to Sole Source F35 Engine Run Tender - 146743578

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source F35 Engine Run Simulator

Deadline: 20 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 07 Aug 2026

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146743578

Document Ref. No.: FA500426Q1143

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Pre-Solicitation Notice: F-35 Engine Run Simulator
This is a pre-solicitation synopsis of a proposed contract action in accordance with RFO Subpart 5.2.
Description: The U.S. Air Force has a requirement to procure a high-fidelity F-35 engine run simulator. The system's
core objective is to serve as a critical training tool, enabling personnel to master engine start sequences, effectively respond to a
range of emergency scenarios, and diagnose system fault codes in a controlled environment. A paramount requirement is that
the simulator must replicate the physical characteristics and tactile feedback of a genuine F-35 cockpit. This is essential for
building operator familiarity, muscle memory, and the confidence needed for real-world engine run operations. The final product
must be delivered in a compact form factor that operates on standard power and cooling infrastructure.
The Government has the intent to procure this requirement to a sole source in accordance with 6.301-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
Intent to Sole Source:
The Government intends to award this contract to IPerformX (CAGE: 8BHF8) under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) because they are the only source that can provide a life-like inject capabilities or the required level of customer support. iPerformX is the proprietary owner and sole manufacturer capable of providing the fully unclassified system with the mandatory 24-month software/56-month hardware warranties because of this the requirement must be procured as a Sole Source directly to iPerformX.
This is not a formal solicitation. However, if your business can fulfill this requirement, email a capability statement to the Contracting Officer at [email protected] by August 20, 2026 by 1:00PM AKST. We will evaluate all submissions received before the deadline to decide if we should compete this purchase.
Notice ID: fa500426q1143

Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense

Sub-tier: dept of the air force

Office: fa5004 354 cons pk

Product Service Code: 6930 - operation training devices

NAICS Code: 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: aug 21, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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