FY26 MERLIN BIRD BASH

AI Summary

Whiteman AFB intends to award a sole source contract for the inspection and maintenance of the MERLIN Bird Strike system, crucial for flight line safety. The contract will be awarded to Detect, Inc. on or after 1 October 2025. This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 811210.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA462526Q1002
Notice Type: Special Notice
Posted Date: September 19, 2025
Response Deadline: September 30, 2025
NAICS Code: 811210 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: J052
Issuing Office: FA4625 509 CONS CC
Sub-Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: MORGAN MCGUCKIN, SrA, USAF
City: WHITEMAN AFB
State: MO
ZIP Code: 65305-5344
AI Product/Service: service

Description

THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT

FA462526Q1002

Whiteman AFB, Mo 65305

19 September 2025

Whiteman AFB intends to award as a sole source solicitation, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), a contract for inspection and maintenance of the MERLIN system for the 509th Operations Group.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 811210 and the small business size is $34,000,000. The assigned Service Code is J052.

This service is for the maintenance of the MERLIN Bird Strike system. This system aids the flight line in keeping the area free of birds and safe for the planes. This is a reacquisition of contract FA462520C0020. Through market research via a sources sought posted on SAM.gov and confirmation with Detect, Inc. there is no other contractor approved to work on the existing MERLIN system.

Award will be made on or after 1 October 2025.

Intended awardee is Detect, Inc.

All questions regarding the award should be made to SrA Naiya Ortiz AND Lynn Duchene at the following email addresses: naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil AND lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil.

Key dates

September 19, 2025Posted Date
September 30, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

maintenance services bird strike prevention aerospace services defense contracting

Frequently asked questions

FY26 MERLIN BIRD BASH is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.