Definitive Contract FA462526C0005
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- On June 19, 2024, the Air Combat Command awarded a purchase order valued at $118.5K to Detect Inc. for an extended warranty, service, and maintenance plan agreement covering the MERLIN SS200TI Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar System. This firm fixed-price contract, which carries no small business set-aside designation, will be performed in Stumpy Point, North Carolina, with an ultimate completion date of April 18, 2029. The contract represents a continuation of Air Combat Command's investment...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at $164,724.00 to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies, for the maintenance and repair of a MERLIN Bird Avoidance Radar System (BARS) at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The contract has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2025. The contract was awarded under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) - Only One Responsible Source, as Detect Inc. is the primary manufacturer...
- This firm fixed-price purchase order contract was awarded by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies, for a MERLIN Bird Radar System Upgrade. The $163,899.50 contract has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2024 and does not utilize any set-aside designations. Detect Inc. has a history of securing federal contracts from defense agencies for its bird avoidance radar systems and related services,...
- This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order contract awarded by the Air Combat Command to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies. The contract, valued at $107,500.00, is for the warranty, repair, maintenance, and servicing of the MERLIN SS200TI anti-bird strike radar and detection equipment. The contract has an ultimate completion date of June 18, 2024 and was awarded on June 19, 2019. This contract is not set aside for any specific business...
- This is a firm fixed-price purchase order awarded by the Air Combat Command to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies, to provide a MERLIN Radar System Upgrade. The contract has a ceiling value of $75,153.45 and a completion date of November 8, 2016. There was no set-aside designation for this award. Detect Inc. has an established history of securing federal contracts, primarily from defense agencies, for its MERLIN Bird Avoidance Radar System...
- This is a firm-fixed-price contract awarded by the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), a defense agency within the U.S. Department of Defense, to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies. The contract, valued at $196,000.08, is for a Merlin Bird Radar Service Agreement over a base year period, with a total completion date of March 10, 2026. The original contract opportunity was a sole-source special notice, set aside for small businesses, to...
- This is a $115,101.66 firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer specializing in advanced radar and remote sensing technologies. The contract is for MERLIN Bird Strike Service and Maintenance, with an ultimate completion date of March 31, 2020. Detect Inc. provides the MERLIN Bird Avoidance Radar System, which uses solid-state Doppler technology, high-rate signal processing, multi-range detection, and integrated...
- This is a $344,800 firm-fixed-price definitive contract awarded by the U.S. Air Force to Detect Inc., a for-profit manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies. The contract is for the MERLIN Radar Solid State Upgrade, which involves the company's MERLIN Bird Avoidance Radar System (BARS) used to enhance flight safety and mitigate bird strike risks at military installations. The contract does not have a set-aside designation. Detect Inc. has a successful track record of...
- The U.S. Air Force awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order to Detect Inc. for an extended warranty on an existing Merlin XS2530I/SS200M Bird Avoidance Radar System (BARS) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. The contract, awarded on March 1, 2024, covers a one-year base period with four additional option years plus a six-month extension executed annually, extending through August 31, 2029. The ceiling value for this requirement is $196,250. This procurement involves no set-aside designation and...
- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command awarded a firm fixed price purchase order to Detect Inc. valued at approximately $2.45 million for the lease and operation of bird radar systems at Clovis Air Force Base in New Mexico. The contract, awarded on September 30, 2025, runs through March 29, 2031, and supports the Air Force's aviation safety mission by providing advanced radar detection capabilities to mitigate bird strike hazards. No small business set-aside was utilized for this award....
The U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command has awarded Detect Inc. a $186.5K firm fixed-price contract for MERLIN Operating System Software Upgrades and Maintenance, along with repair or replacement of failed parts and components at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The contract runs through October 26, 2030, with an award date of October 27, 2025. This non-set-aside definitive contract supports critical bird avoidance radar system operations and maintenance at the strategic bomber base, which houses the 509th Bomb Wing operating B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. Detect Inc., a small business manufacturer of advanced radar and remote sensing technologies based in Panama City, Florida, specializes in aviation safety solutions and has secured approximately $14.8M in prime federal contract awards across multiple defense agencies. The contract deliverables stem from a pre-solicitation market research notice issued in September 2025 seeking comprehensive maintenance support including preventive maintenance, 24/7 technical support, remote system monitoring, software upgrades, and component repair or replacement services. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens certified to work on the MERLIN system while adhering to strict operational security guidelines. The originating opportunity referenced a five-year potential contract period (April 2025 through March 2031 with option years) classified under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance). Detect Inc.'s extensive portfolio of similar Air Force maintenance contracts demonstrates established capability and expertise in supporting critical radar systems across multiple installations.
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | FederalAgency | Type | PostedDate |
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FY26 Merlin Bird Bash | FA462526Q1002 | Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command | Special Notice 2/2 | 9/19/25, 4:06 PM | |
FY26 Merlin Bird Bash | FA462526Q1002 | Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command | Pre-Solicitation 1/2 | 9/8/25, 4:50 PM |
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | Not listed | $5.9k | 10/27/25 |