Integrated Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SuAS) Detection & Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Radar System
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Air Force, for work in Biloxi, Mississippi. Due Nov 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6), 6 days left.
| Solicitation number | FA3010SUASBASHRADAR |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Office | FA3010 81 Cons Cc |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511) |
| Product or service code | 5840 |
| Place of performance | Biloxi, Mississippi |
| Posted | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 2, 2026, 3:00 PM (UTC-6) (6 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
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Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Mississippi Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
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: [email protected] and [email protected].
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.
Contracting contact
- Stacey Zawalski · [email protected] · (228) 377-1829
- Priscilla Brown · [email protected] · (228) 377-1827
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 334511, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,350 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
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