A16_JOFOC_LS_J_A_FAR_Teal_Final_redacted_Redacted.pdf
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- TEAL GOLDEN EAGLE DRONES Federal contract opportunity
- Solicitation number
- 140D0423R0043
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This document is a justification for a sole source brand name acquisition of Teal Golden Eagle drones from Teal Drones Inc. for the Department of the Interior. The Department requires the drones for resource and emergency missions to manage and protect America's natural resources, with responsibilities that can be hazardous and require continuous monitoring with minimal environmental impact. Market research identified Teal Drones Inc. and several authorized resellers as the only available source for the Teal Golden Eagle drones, which meet the Department's needs through high-resolution cameras and response capabilities. The initial requirement is for two drones with options to purchase up to fourteen additional drones for a total of sixteen.
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DOI has the responsibility to manage and protect America’s natural resources; land, water, wildlife, and energy. The missions to fulfill this responsibility can be hazardous to government personnel, must be performed on a continuous basis, and conducted with minimal impact on vegetation, wildlife, and visitors using our national lands. The Teal Golden Eagle UAS has been identified to meet the required needs of the DOI and its Bureaus due to the high-resolution camera and its capability to act as a resource in response missions when needed. This UAS will be utilized for resource and emergency missions.
5. Market Research.
Market research was conducted by reaching out to Teal Drones Inc to obtain an authorized reseller list. The following vendors were identified:
W S Darley & CO Drone Nerds Inc.
Florida Drone Supply Flymotion LLC Guardian Systems LLC Maverick Drones Unmanned Vehicle Technologies LLC
In addition to the listed vendors, GSA Advantage was reviewed, which has Teal Golden Eagle UAS (Quadcopters) provided by Teal Drones Inc.
A Google search found the same Teal Golden Eagle UAS (Quadcopters) available from several vendors.
Under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), the undersigned hereby determines the circumstances of this contract action deem only items particular to one manufacturer (brand name) is reasonably available as supported herein.
Preparer
Mia Lester Contract Specialist
MIA LESTER
(Affiliate)
Digitally signed by MIA LESTER (Affiliate) Date: 2023.01 24 13:34:56 -05'00'
Concur
Steven Ramaekers OAS UAS Fleet Manager
Approve
Xanthe Otterstedt Contracting Officer
Steven Ramaekers Digitally signed by Steven Ramaekers Date: 2023.01.24 13:47:07 -07'00'
XANTHE
OTTERSTEDT
Digitally signed by XANTHE
OTTERSTEDT
Date: 2023.01.25 19:44:41 -05'00'
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