Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    STARLING 2 MAX

    Sol. N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000114PresolicitationCHINA LAKE, CA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed May 27, 2026
    POSTED
    May 21, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336411
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    1550
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Naval Air Warfare Center intends to award a sole source contract for 14 units of Starling 2 Max to Modal AI. This notice is not a request for quotes, but interested parties may submit capability statements by May 27, 2026. All interested sources must be registered in SAM.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000114
    Notice Type
    Presolicitation
    Posted Date
    May 21, 2026
    Response Deadline
    May 27, 2026
    NAICS Code
    336411AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    1550
    Primary Contact
    Yvonne Stockwell
    State
    CA
    ZIP Code
    93555-6018
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. 

    In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: 

    1) Starling 2 Max – Qty 14 Ea 

    To Modal AI, 10855 Sorrento Valley RD Suite 2, San Diego, CA 92121 as the only source offering the required Starling 2 Max which is compatible with existing swarm software and fully integrates with exiting autonomy computer. 

    THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 05/27/2026 at 0900.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0114 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: Yvonne Stockwell @ yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil  

    All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.   

    Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities.  See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx 

    Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number.  Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration.  Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration.  It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration.  More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate. 

    Key dates

    1. May 21, 2026Posted Date
    2. May 27, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    STARLING 2 MAX is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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