Advanced Requirements Characterization Engineering and Representation (ARCHER) utilized for Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Offboard Mission Support (OMS)

The Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division is seeking market research responses for system‑engineering, analysis, and program‑management services to support the F‑35 Lightning II Mission Planning Environment redesign. This effort will be a follow‑on Single‑Award IDIQ contract (Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee for labor, Cost‑Reimbursable for ODCs) with an estimated 278,800 labor hours over a five‑year performance period. The incumbent is Computer Systems Center Inc., and the work will be performed at a primary location detailed in the attached draft SOW. Respondents must address specific capability questions, demonstrate ability to meet 50 % small‑business performance requirements (if applicable), and submit a ten‑page capabilities statement by the deadline. • Scope: System‑engineering, analysis, subject‑matter expertise, and program‑planning for F‑35 MPE IPT. • Contract form: Single‑Award IDIQ (Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee + Cost‑Reimbursable). • Performance period: 05 May 2027 – 05 May 2032 (5 years). • Estimated labor effort: 278,800 hours. • Submission: Email capability statement to Zach Schiavone by 17 Oct 2026, 5 PM PDT.