F-35 JPO PRESOLICITATION NOTICE TO SOLE SOURCE: MCK

The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has issued a presolicitation notice for a Mission Planning Environment Country Kit (MCK). This centrally managed mission planning system is intended to absorb and replace the individual mission planning systems, or MPE Squadron Kits, currently used by F-35 Partners. The MCK will comprise baseline sets of containerized software and hardware, including servers, workstations, and government-furnished High Assurance In-line Network Encryptors approved by the National Security Agency. Performance is centered in Fort Worth, Texas, under the responsibility of the agency identified as Clerk Temporary Emergency.

The scope of work requires the contractor to manage system design, software development, architecture, and hardware engineering. Additional responsibilities include cybersecurity and networking interoperability, technical program management, and the development and integration of training. This requirement is categorized under NAICS 336411 for Aircraft Manufacturing and PSC AC13 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development.

This procurement is identified by solicitation number N00019-26-RFPREQ-JSFCDS-0053 and is planned as a sole-source award. One attachment, titled F-35 JPO MCK Notice to Sole Source.pdf, was published with the notice on June 3, 2026. The response deadline for this announcement is June 18, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Jonathan Chen.