FY26 Merlin Bird Bash
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA462526Q1002
- Agency
- Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Missouri 65305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Morgan McGuckin morgan.mcguckin@us.af.mil (660) 687-2489
- Lynn Duchene lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil (660) 687-5398
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri is conducting market research for maintenance services on the MERLIN Aircraft Birdstrike Avoidance Radar system through this sources sought notice titled "FY26 Merlin Bird Bash." The procurement seeks redaction services and comprehensive maintenance support including system preventive maintenance, 24-7 technical support, remote system monitoring, software upgrades, and repair or replacement of failed components. Contractor personnel must be U.S. citizens certified to work on the MERLIN system and must adhere to strict operational security guidelines at Whiteman AFB. The government is requesting capabilities statements and responses to specific questions about project timelines, concerns, and recommendations for Performance Work Statement improvements. All responses and vendor interest submissions are due by 11:00 AM CST on Thursday, September 11, 2025, via email to designated Air Force contacts.
This opportunity does not include any set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS Code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) with an SBA size standard of $34,000,000. The contract period runs from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026, with four consecutive option years available, potentially extending the total contract duration to five years. Key service requirements include providing on-site support during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST, Monday-Friday) and conducting at least one annual two-day site visit for comprehensive system checks, software upgrades, and user training. The government is specifically interested in responses from various small business categories including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. No incumbent contractor or current award values are specified in the documentation provided.
Notice text
NOTICE: This is NOT a solicitation; this is a sources sought only and does NOT constitute intent by the Government to form a binding agreement or contract. This is NOT a request for quote (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), nor an invitation for bid (IFB).
Responding to this sources sought is not linked to, and does not constitute quote, proposal, or bid for any future solicitation. Payment shall not be provided for responses; this sources sought is for market research purposes only.
Responders may indicate capability to perform in accordance the attached draft Performance Work Statement(PWS), by selecting "Add me to interested vendors" button above or below AND responding via email to SrA McGuckin at morgan.mcguckin@us.af.mil, SrA Ortiz at naiya.colon_ortiz@us.af.mil, and Lynn Duchene at lynnann.duchene@us.af.mil by 11:00 AM CST, Thursday, 11 September 2025. Please include the Sources Sought Identification Number or title in the subject line of the email submission.
The U.S. Air Force 509th Contracting Squadron at Whiteman AFB, MO is posting this Sources Sought to find potential vendors to accomplish the redaction services in accordance with the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) dated 21 January 2025.
SUBMISSION DETAILS:
- Requirement Information: FY26 Merlin Bird Bash
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- SBA Size Standard: $34,000,000.00
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance)
- Please read the attached draft PWS thoroughly then provide a capabilities statement specific to this need.
- Please answer the following questions:
- How long would this take you?
- How quickly could you start?
- What are your concerns on this project that may not have been addressed?
- What areas of the draft PWS could be more clear?
- Is there a NAICS Code you would recommend as a better fit?
- Please recommend additional considerations not taken into account on the draft PWS.
- Offeror questions are due 11:00 AM CST, Thursday, 11 September 2025.
Please include the following information in your response/narrative:
- Company name, address, and point of contact, with email address and phone number
- CAGE Code and/or Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought FY26 Merlin Bird Bash.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement dtd 21Jan25.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 Merlin Bird Bash | Special Notice | |
| FY26 Merlin Bird Bash | Pre-Solicitation |
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