A06 - LSJ - FE.pdf
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- 1605C4-26-Q-00037
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This is a Limited Source Justification document for a brand-name acquisition under FAR Part 8.4 (Federal Supply Schedule).
The U.S. Department of Labor, through its Office of Administrative Services Management/Office of Procurement and Environmental Excellence (OASAM/OSPE), seeks approval for a firm-fixed price order of a Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L using FY26 funding. The Mine Safety and Health Administration's Health Inspection Department requires this equipment to detect mercury contamination at mine sites across the district, as mercury exposure presents a health hazard to miners and mercury testing is integral to comprehensive health inspections aimed at worker safety. The equipment is not repairable and must be purchased new. The contracting activity is located in Washington, DC, while the customer agency is based in Pittsburgh, PA.
The justification identifies ADS Inc., Adorama, and Skydio Inc. as the only suppliers capable of providing the specified equipment, with Skydio being the manufacturer and the other two operating as resellers. The manufacturer is offering a quantity discount on the purchase. The item is not available on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule, and no equivalent product currently exists on GSA. The contracting officer will periodically research the open market to identify additional resellers for future acquisitions. The document was technically certified by Jonathan Taylor (Contracting Officer's Representative) and approved by Alicia M. Jackson (Contracting Officer) on April 8, 2026.
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LSJ-DOL-26-26
Limited Source Justification
“Brand Name” FAR Part 8.4 - Federal Supply Schedule
1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity
Contracting Activity Customer Agency
U.S. Department of Labor U. S. Department of Labor OASAM/OSPE Mine Safety and Health Administration CAS Division 4 Technical Support - PSHTC 200 Constitution Avenue, NW 626 Cochrans Mill Rd., Bldg 38 Washington, DC 20210 Pittsburgh, PA 15236
2. Nature and description of the action being approved:
Request approval for a firm-fixed price order of Brand name Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L using FY26 funding.
3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value):
a. Description of the supplies or services:
The Health Inspection Department needs a Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L for detecting mercury at mine sites across the district. Mercury is a harmful contaminant if miners are exposed to excessive levels. Mercury testing of areas is part of a complex health inspection with the goal of assisting mines in keeping workers safe.
4. Identification of the authority and rationale:
The statutory authority permitting acquisition of this requirement by Limited Sources competition is FAR 8.405.
5. Determination by the ordering activity that the order represents the best value FAR 8.404(d):
The Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L is not repairable. We need to buy a new one. The manufacturer, Skydio, is offering to give us a discount due to quantity of drones being purchased. Since Skydio is the manufacturer and they do have resellers (ADS Inc and Adorama). The justification for the need is that the Heath Inspection Department needs a the Skydio X10 for detecting mercury at mine sites across the district.
6. A description of market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted:
ADS Inc, Adorama, and Skydio Inc. are the only suppliers able to produce the Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L requirements.
7. Any other facts supporting the justification:
N/A
8. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made:
No action will be taken at this time as this requirement is for “Brand Name” items and there is no equal item for this requirement currently on GSA. This item is not available on GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS). The contracting officer will research periodically to see if there are additional resellers on the open market.
Alicia
JONATHAN TAYLOR TAYLOR
Digitally signed by JONATHAN
9. Technical Certification:
I hereby certify that the supporting data, which are the responsibility of the technical personnel, and which forms a basis for this justification, is complete and accurate.
Jonathan Taylor Date
COR
Contracting Officer's Certification:
I certify this justification iDs iagcictaulrlaytes iagnndecdobmypAleltiec itao the best of my knowledge and belief.
M. Jackson
Jackson Date: 2026.04.08 17:21:29 -04'00'
Alicia M. Jackson Date Contracting Officer
| LSJ-DOL-26-26 |
| 2. Nature and description of the action being approved: |
| 3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value): |
| 4. Identification of the authority and rationale: |
| 5. Determination by the ordering activity that the order represents the best value FAR 8.404(d): |
| 6. A description of market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted: |
| 7. Any other facts supporting the justification: |
| 8. A statement of actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made: |
| 9. Technical Certification: |
| Contracting Officer's Certification: |
Jackson
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