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Starling 2 Max

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N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000114Federal

Submission Closed05/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division at China Lake intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis to Modal AI for the procurement of 14 units of the Starling 2 Max. This specific product is uniquely compatible with the existing swarm software and autonomy computer systems currently in use, making Modal AI the only source capable of fulfilling this requirement. This notice serves as an official announcement of intent to sole source and is not a request for competitive quotes or a solicitation; no RFQ will be issued. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to meet the contract requirements by May 27, 2026, at 9:00 AM under solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D500000/E500000-0114. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access any Controlled Unclassified Information relevant to the contract. Additionally, new and existing entities updating their SAM registration are required to submit a notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator, which is necessary to maintain an active status in SAM and remain eligible for government awards. The contract falls under NAICS code 336411, and all related correspondence and written responses should be submitted to the primary point of contact, Yvonne Stockwell, via the provided email address. The office is located in China Lake, California, and the overall effort supports the Department of Defense acquisition strategy focused on maintaining interoperability with current autonomous systems.

General Info

Naval Air Warfare Center sole sources 14 Starling 2 Max units to Modal AI for swarm system compatibility.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing View NAICS

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PostedMay 21

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Response DeadlineMay 27

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05/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center

Office AddressCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

Contacts

Yvonne Stockwell

Faith L LaGore

Full 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.