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Starling 2 Max

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY

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Response deadline
May 26, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Posted
May 20, 2026
Solicitation
N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000114
Set-aside
None listed
Place of performance
Contracting office
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER · CHINA LAKE · CA
Source
SAM.gov · updated May 21, 2026

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: 1) Starling 2 Max � Qty 14 Ea To Modal AI, 10855 Sorrento Valley RD Suite 2, San Diego, CA 92121 as the only source offering the required Starling 2 Max which is compatible with existing swarm software and fully integrates with exiting autonomy computer. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 05/27/2026 at 0900. The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0114 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule. Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email: Yvonne Stockwell @ yvonne.c.stockwell.civ@us.navy.mil All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within Contract Opportunities. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate.

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Typical award size

$42,005

Middle of the pack for similar past awards

Most similar awards fall between $17,729 and $104,161

Lower end$17,729Typical$42,005Higher end$104,161
Based on 104 similar awardsSame industry code (336411)Same product/service code (1550)Prime contracts (not umbrella IDVs)

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Drawn from official USAspending contract records in our index. Always confirm requirements on the SAM.gov notice before you bid.

Intelligence only — not legal advice or a guarantee of award. Always verify requirements on the official SAM.gov notice. Past award amounts are public history, not a suggested bid or prediction. Notice ID 1a94f37ca2a741e6987bd4487582c1dc.

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