F-35B STOVL Clutch Cooling System Cleaning Service and Equipment Capability
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
488190
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR NAWC AD.NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV involves f-35b stovl clutch cooling system cleaning service and equipment capability. The response deadline was Jul 16, 2026.
Contract Description
Summary Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) has a requirement to provide all necessary equipment, parts, and services to perform onsite cleaning and removal of contamination from the F-35B Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) LiftFan clutch cooling system. The F-35 Joint Program Office Propulsion Support Equipment Sustainment Manager is taking priority action to secure expeditious support to perform F-35 clutch cooling system process and equipment capability trials conjointly with F-35 JPO Propulsion LST In-Service Engineering. Background The F-35B STOVL variant utilizes a clutch cooling system to manage heat and debris generated during clutch engagement. A mixture of carbon fiber dust and synthetic oil ("clutch sludge") accumulates within the...
Timeline
Posted Date
Jul 9, 2026
Response Deadline
Jul 16, 2026
Deadline passed
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