Bird Detection Radar System

ID: FA558725XXXXX • Type: Sources Sought • Match: 100%

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Description

RAF Lakenheath requires the purchase and installation of upgraded components to the existing Aircraft Bird Strike Avoidance Radar. The updated system requires the capability to detect and track bird flight patterns, as well as non-bird flight patterns (drones/multi-copters, hobby sized aircraft/gliders).

Background
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 48th Fighter Wing (USAFE), is seeking to upgrade its current radar system to provide more advanced support for avian detection on and around the flightline at RAF Lakenheath.
This upgrade aims to enhance safety by improving the detection of birds and non-bird flight patterns, such as drones and hobby-sized aircraft.

Work Details
The Contractor shall upgrade the existing Avian radar system at RAF Lakenheath. This upgrade shall include:
- Bird & Drone Detection Radars (BDR-DDR) with AI drone target classification system & DroneWatcher C2 data system.
- Two Radar-controlled Electro-Optic, Infrared (EOIR) camera systems with a dedicated video analytics server for automatic video tracking and target identification.
- A DroneWatcher RF (Radio Frequency) Omni Directional UAS scanner integrated with the C2 system.
The contractor will install all items at either the existing radar site, on the tower cab, or both as dictated by mission requirements.
Ancillary hardware (nuts, bolts, screws, etc.) necessary for installation must be included. The contractor is also expected to set up and calibrate the entire radar system and associated software suite.
The current system in use is the Merlin System by Detect Inc, which includes horizontal radar, vertical radar, and normal terrain information.

Place of Performance
RAF Lakenheath

Overview

Agency

U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa (USAFE) [DoD - USAF]

Response Deadline

Aug. 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due

Posted

Aug. 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT

Set Aside

None

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

PSC

6665 - Hazard-Detecting Instruments And Apparatus

Place of Performance

United States

Source

Open

Current SBA Size Standard

1350 Employees

Pricing

Likely Fixed Price

Est. Level of Competition

Low

Odds of Award

32%

On 8/7/25 U.S. Air Forces Europe and Africa issued Sources Sought FA558725XXXXX for Bird Detection Radar System due 8/22/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334511 and PSC 6665.

Primary Contact

Name

2d Lt Hunter Copp

hunter.copp.1@us.af.mil

Phone

(314) 226-1223

Secondary Contact

Name

Claire Switzer Profile

claire.switzer.gb@us.af.mil

Phone

None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy

DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > USAFE > FA5587 48 CONS

FPDS Organization Code

5700-FA5587

Source Organization Code

100254108

Last Updated

Aug. 7, 2025

Last Updated By

hunter.copp.1@us.af.mil

Archive Date

Sept. 6, 2025

Bird Detection Radar System

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