FAA hires SRC sole source to install BSTAR V2 Bird detection radar at Boston Logan International Airport

SRC BSTAR Radar System

Consultative, technical, engineering support of the installation of a BSTAR V2 Bird detection radar system at Boston Logan International Airport - Federal Business Opportunities: Opportunities

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This procurement is in support of the FAA's Airport Technology R&D Branch. The award will be for the procurement of SRC Inc. consultative engineering design and initial support services and supply of Rugged Enclosure for BSTAR V2 Radar.





The FAA has and continues to conduct studies on the ability of specialized radar systems to detect birds on and around airports.

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In doing so, the FAA has recently procured two BSTAR V2 bird detection radar systems. SRC Inc. is the only commercial entity capable of providing the detailed engineering support and consultation on the BSTAR V2 radar system necessary for KBOS. Furthermore, SRC Inc. is the only company that supplies the unique rugged enclosure that is required to protect the BSTAR V2 radar from harsh environmental requirements.

Previously/Background:

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• Team 5 Investigates finds bird strikes on rise at Logan Airport | Kathy Curran - WCVB
• Boston airport tests radar to avoid bird strikes - CSMonitor.com
• Bloody Skies: The Fight to Reduce Deadly Bird-Plane Collisions
• Fact Sheet – The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program
•  Bird Radar - Federal Aviation Administration