Integrated Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SuAS) Detection & Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Radar System
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA3010SUASBASHRADAR
- Agency
-
Air Education and Training Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5840 Radar Equipment, Except Airborne
- Place of performance
- Biloxi, Mississippi 39534, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify potential sources for an integrated small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) detection and bird/wildlife aircraft strike hazard (BASH) radar system at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, with responses due 3:00 PM CST on November 2, 2026. The notice is not a solicitation, does not commit the Government to issue one, and uses no set-aside. It is classified under NAICS 334511 and PSC 5840.
The draft Performance Work Statement, dated September 24, 2026, requires a radar-based or multi-sensor system on a closed-loop, air-gapped, dedicated dark-fiber VLAN architecture with zero connections to NIPRNet, AFNet, or the public internet. Key performance requirements include 360-degree surveillance from surface level to at least 5,000 feet AGL, tracking of at least 100 targets simultaneously, detection of Group 1 and Group 2 sUAS with a radar cross section down to 0.01 square meters at 3.5 kilometers line-of-sight, and compatibility with Drone Shield RF Patrol Mk2 software. Network routing runs through Building 6653 (Gator Site) and Building 4223 (Matero Hall), with display endpoints at the ATC Tower, BDOC/ECC, OSF, and Base Ops. The system must operate continuously in sustained winds up to 75 mph, survive 130 mph winds, and perform in Gulf Coast maritime conditions.
Deliverables include a site survey report within 30 calendar days of award, architecture drawings within 45 calendar days, and a Personnel Information Roster and Quality Control Plan within 5 and 10 business days, respectively. Support requires 24/7/365 telephone support with a 2-hour response time and a 12-month warranty.
The source does not state a period of performance, estimated value, or incumbent. Interested parties must email responses to stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil and priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil, including company name, address, phone number, and point of contact. Respondents should confirm email receipt by calling Contract Specialist Stacey Zawalski at 228-377-1829 before the deadline. Responses past the deadline are not accepted.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This is NOT a solicitation, but market research to determine potential sources to procure an Integrated Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Detection and Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Radar system for Keesler AFB, MS as described in the attached Performance Work Statement.
This notice does not constitute a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Further, we are not at this time seeking proposals; therefore, DO NOT request a copy of a solicitation or submit a proposal as a result of this notice. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this sources sought and that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense.
Not responding to this sources sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, should one be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise from a response to the notice. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to this sources sought.
RESPONSE INFORMATION:
Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be received no later than 3:00 PM CST, on Monday, 02 November 2026. Responses should be emailed to: stacey.zawalski.1@us.af.mil and priscilla.brown.5@us.af.mil. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure their email has been received by contacting either the Contract Specialist, Stacey Zawalski, at 228-377-1829 or Contracting Officer, Priscilla Brown, at 228-377-1827 or via email PRIOR to the deadline. Responses and/or inquiries WILL NOT be accepted past the deadline.
Interested parties should include their company name, address, phone number, point of contact, CAGE code, company size status, and whether or not they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. All interested parties must provide a response containing a written capability statement and a confirmation statement that they can comply with the Government needs as specified in the Performance Work Statement, any associated product literature, and if the items are located on a Federal Supply Schedule contract.
All responders to this Sources Sought Notice understand, by submitting this written statement, they are certifying they can meet ALL criteria.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Draft PWS_24Sep26_Updated labels.pdf | ||
| Draft PWS_24Sep26.pdf |
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