ContractSpecial Notice

Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Reed Joseph International for Scare Wars Bash Cannons

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Response Deadline
May 28, 2026
8 days left
Days Remaining
8
Until deadline
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Air Force, Space Launch Delta 30 at Vandenberg Space Force Base is pursuing a sole-source procurement to maintain and service its Scare Wars Radio Controlled Bird Deterrent System, also described as the Scare Wars BASH cannon system. The work includes replacement parts and related components such as controllers, modems, receivers, 12-volt batteries, wiring, and handheld radios to keep the existing system operational. The justification cites the system’s proprietary equipment and software, severe corrosion from the coastal marine environment, and the need to support an already installed system that improves flight safety. This is a notice of intent to award without competition, but interested firms may submit an interest letter showing their ability to provide an equivalent supply within 7 days of publication, and challenges to the sole-source determination are due by 28 May 2026 at 0900 PDT to Chris Hummel or Moises Flores by email.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
811210
Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code
J066
MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
MFR Sole ltr for 30 OSS AF SCAREWARS REPLACEMENT PARTS_CO_S_20260512_Redacted.pdf
PDF•246 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Air Force, Space Launch Delta 30, is requesting sole source authorization to purchase replacement parts for its Scare Wars BASH cannon system. The 30th Operations Support Squadron requires these parts due to severe corrosion from the Vandenberg SFB coastal marine environment and equipment reaching its end-of-life cycle. The purchase includes 28 controllers, modems, receivers, 12-volt batteries, associated wiring, and 3 handheld radios. This is Phase II of a project initiated in 2025. Reed-Joseph International is the sole provider, as their Scare Wars equipment and software are proprietary. The system is already in use at Vandenberg SFB and has improved flight safety by reducing bird populations. The justification emphasizes the need to maintain the existing system and ensure proper functioning by trained technicians.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 12, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA4610 30 CONS PK

Point of Contact

Name
moises flores

Place of Performance

California, UNITED STATES

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