4. Redacted Brand Name J&A.pdf

This document is a Justification for Use of a Single Source Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) for the 21st Air Task Force (ATF) & 7th Security Forces Squadron. The procurement involves acquiring 4 Skydio X10D Kits, 60 Skydio Batteries, 20 Skydio X10D Rev 2 Props, 4 Skydio Nightsense with IR Attachment, and 6 Skydio Nightsense with Visible Light Attachment. The total equipment will support advanced training operations and enhance aerial reconnaissance capabilities for the 21st ATF and 823d Base Defense Squadron, with intended use in emergency response, wildfire monitoring, and post-disaster assessment.

The procurement is being conducted as a 100% small business set-aside through SAM.gov, with market research conducted on multiple platforms. The justification emphasizes the Skydio X10D's unique status as one of only twenty-one Blue UAS Approved Unmanned Aircraft Systems, with specific compliance with Defense Department requirements. The contract includes training considerations, with 8 of 15 team members already certified, and aims to ensure operators can be trained for upcoming events. The contracting activity (7 CONS/PKB) plans to monitor future alternatives and engage in cross-agency collaboration to identify emerging compliant platforms, while maintaining the current procurement to meet immediate operational needs.