Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System Overhaul

The United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa is seeking a single-source procurement for the comprehensive overhaul of a Reed-Joseph International Company's Scare Wars Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) System. The procurement requires replacement of key system components including twenty electronic cannons, pressure reducing valves, and ten speaker towers, along with associated maintenance and repair services to ensure full operational readiness of the wildlife deterrent system. Vendors must submit two-part quotes demonstrating both price competitiveness and technical capability to meet the minimum solicitation requirements, with evaluation based on price and technical acceptability criteria. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price arrangement to the technically acceptable vendor who can provide brand-new Reed-Joseph International equipment and associated interventive services. Quote submissions are due electronically by 2:00 PM local time on July 2, 2025, with all items required to be received within 30 calendar days after contract award.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is specifically justified as a single-source acquisition due to Reed-Joseph International Company's exclusive manufacturing rights and unique technical expertise for the proprietary BASH system components. The contract encompasses three main cost elements: replacement parts detailed in the product list, air freight costs for door-to-door delivery, and labor and travel expenses for the overhaul work. The performance period is scheduled for July-August 2025, with work conducted Monday through Friday between 08:00 and 17:00 hours at the system's location. The place of performance is Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal, representing an outside continental United States (OCONUS) destination that requires specialized logistics coordination. The overhaul targets a comprehensive system consisting of twenty remote bird deterrent units with 130 dB LP gas cannons, bird distress cry generators, a Master Workstation, and Handheld Transmitters to maintain airfield safety operations.