FY26 MERLIN BIRD BASH

AI Summary

The U.S. Air Force is seeking potential vendors for redaction services related to the FY26 Merlin Bird Bash. This sources sought notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested vendors should review the draft Performance Work Statement and submit their capabilities by 11:00 AM CST on September 11, 2025.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FA462526Q1002
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: September 8, 2025
Response Deadline: September 11, 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

NOTICE: This is NOT a solicitation; this is a sources sought only and does NOT constitute intent by the Government to form a binding agreement or contract. This is NOT a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), nor an invitation for bid (IFB).

Responding to this sources sought is not linked to, and does not constitute quote, proposal, or bid for any future solicitation. Payment shall not be provided for responses; this sources sought is for market research purposes only.

Responders may indicate capability to perform in accordance the attached draft Performance Work Statement(PWS), by selecting "Add me to interested vendors" button above or below AND responding via email to SrA McGuckin at morgan.mcguckin@us.af.mil, SrA Ortiz at naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil, and Lynn Duchene at lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil by 11:00 AM CST, Thursday, 11 September 2025. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number or title in the subject line of the email submission.

The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, MO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors to accomplish the redaction services in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 21 January 2025.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Requirement Information: FY26 Merlin Bird Bash
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
  - SBA Size Standard: $34,000,000.00
Please read the attached draft PWS thoroughly then provide a capabilities statement specific to this need.
Please answer the following questions:
- How long would this take you?
- How quickly could you start?
- What are your concerns on this project that may not have been addressed?
- What areas of the draft PWS could be more clear?
- Is there a NAICS Code you would recommend as a better fit?
- Please recommend additional considerations not taken into account on the draft PWS.
Offeror questions are due 11:00 AM CST, Thursday, 11 September 2025.

Please include the following information in your response/narrative:

- Company name, address, and point of contact, with email address and phone number

- CAGE Code and/or Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number

Key dates

September 8, 2025Posted Date
September 11, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

AI search tags

redaction services electronic equipment maintenance performance work statement market research air force 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.