Airfield Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System

The Department of the Air Force Space Command at Patrick Air Force Base is seeking to procure an Airfield Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System designed to minimize bird and wildlife collisions with aircraft at Patrick Space Force Base and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. This comprehensive system will include remote radio controls, a master workstation with dedicated computer and master controller, and remote bird deterrent units to effectively manage wildlife hazards around airfield operations. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 334290 (Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 800 employees, and interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract consideration. Companies responding to this sources sought notice must submit capabilities packages by August 12, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST via email to 45CONS.PKB.email@us.af.mil in PDF format. Responses are limited to five pages and must demonstrate the firm's ability to provide management, labor, and services for the BASH system, including whether they are a supplier or manufacturer, their business size and status, similar service experience, references, and potential teaming arrangements.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small businesses under the established size standard. The government file does not identify any current incumbents or existing contractors for this requirement, suggesting this may be a new procurement or significant system upgrade. No specific contract values, budget ranges, or quantities are disclosed in the sources sought notice, as this appears to be an early market research phase to identify capable vendors before formal solicitation release. The timeline for service delivery and system implementation has not been specified in the available documentation. Respondents must provide detailed information about their technical capabilities, past performance on similar projects, and organizational structure to help the government assess market capacity for this specialized wildlife management technology.