FA462526Q1002_Merlin Bird Bash Synopsis.pdf
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This document is a Sole Source Requirement notice from Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) for a contract to maintain the MERLIN Bird Strike system. The solicitation (FA462526Q1002) is for inspection and maintenance services for the 509th Operations Group, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 811210 and a small business size standard of $34,000,000. The contract is a reacquisition of previous contract FA462520C0020, and through market research, Detect, Inc. is confirmed as the only approved contractor for the existing MERLIN system.
The contract will be awarded on or after 1 October 2025, with Detect, Inc. as the intended awardee. The MERLIN system is critical for maintaining bird-free and safe flight line areas. Interested parties with questions are directed to contact SrA Naiya Ortiz and Lynn Duchene via their provided email addresses. The solicitation is being conducted as a sole source procurement in accordance with specific Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions.
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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.
mailto:naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil mailto:lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil
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