Avian radar extended warranty, service, & maintenance plan (merlin)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA5587MERLIN
- Agency
-
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Lakenheath Suffolk United Kingdom
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force, specifically the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa through the 48th Contracting Squadron, has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source a contract to DeTect Inc. for warranty, service, and maintenance of the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system at RAF Lakenheath. This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement issued on March 3, 2026, to solicit information from the contracting community regarding the Government's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for these specialized services. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 541690 (Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services) and PSC R499 (Support- Professional: Other). DeTect Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider based on market research and the proprietary nature of the MERLIN system technology.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors of the Government's intent to sole source this contract while providing an opportunity for interested parties to submit information if they believe they can provide equivalent services. The deadline for responding to this RFI is March 18, 2026. DeTect Inc. is the only authorized provider of MERLIN system maintenance, support, and upgrades, as any third-party work voids the system warranty, making competition impossible under current circumstances. Interested contractors should note that this announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation; no evaluation letters or results will be issued, no reimbursement will be made for response costs, and telephone calls requesting bid packages will not be accepted. The contractor selected must provide comprehensive non-personal services, including all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, and supervision to ensure avian radar maintenance is performed in compliance with applicable federal, regional, and local laws while achieving decreased wildlife strike rates.
Notice text
This is a notice of intent to sole source to DeTect Inc. Please indicate if your company is willing/able to provide the services below.
The Contractor shall provide non-personal services, to include all personnel, equipment, tools, supervision, and other items and services necessary to ensure that Avian Radar Maintenance is performed at RAF Lakenheath in a manner that result in decreased wildlife strikes. The Contractor shall perform services in adherence to the requirements of this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will evaluate Contractor performance based on the results required by the Services Summary (SS) and not the frequency or method of performance. It is at the Contractor’s discretion to determine the appropriate frequencies to attain the required level of service unless otherwise stated in this PWS. The Contractor shall comply with applicable federal, regional, and local laws and commercial standards.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source.pdf |
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