This is a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Modal AI in San Diego, CA for 14 units of the Starling 2 Max, which is required for compatibility with existing swarm software and autonomy computers. No competitive solicitation or request for quotes will be issued. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by 09:00 on May 27, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to perform the work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or schedule. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active status, and new or updated registrations require a notarized letter identifying the Entity Administrator. The location for performance is San Diego, CA, and no budget amount is specified.