A17_JA_Skydio_X2E_J_A_-_Redacted_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

INTERIOR BUSINESS CENTER

Washington, DC 20240

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL ITEMS

AUTHORITY: FAR 13.501(a), 41 U.S.C. 1901

Request for Quote Number: 140D0423Q1054

Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Sole Source Justification.”

This document is a sole source justification for the Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center, Acquisition Services Directorate, Division II, Branch III, in support of the Department of Interior (DOI) Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Fleet.

Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This is a new requirement to procure a sole source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) to purchase a Skydio X2E Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Skydio Next Generation and any other future integrations of separately purchased UASs and other equipment needed for DOI operations (batteries, chargers, future Ground Control Stations, tablets, controllers, etc.). The vendor being considered for this requirement is Skydio, Inc. (SAM UEI: LTBJCLHYL5S9).

A description of supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The supplies to be furnished a Skydio X2E UAS, Skydio Next Generation and any other future integrations of separately purchased UASs and other equipment needed for DOI operations (batteries, chargers, future Ground Control Stations, tablets, controllers, etc.). The Government reserves the right to bilaterally modify the agreement at a later date to include other items that DOI commonly uses, any future versions of the Skydio X2E, Skydio Next Generation, other UASs, and other equipment needed for DOI operations (batteries, chargers, future Ground Control Stations, tablets, controllers, etc.).

The estimated total ordering value is $480,000.00 for a three (3) year ordering period.

Delivery of item(s) is expected to be annotated per call order.

An identification of the statutory authority permitting sole source acquisition.

This is an acquisition conducted under the authority of the FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The statutory authority permitting sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as implemented by FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii).

A demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited.

All required supplies comply with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 and the NDAA Fiscal Year 2023. NDAA Fiscal Year 2023 amended section 848 of the NDAA Fiscal Year 2020 which remains in effect. The Skydio X2E and

Skydio Next Generation drones comply with the Executive Order (EO) 13981,dated January 22, 2021, which prevents the procurement of ‘covered’ UAS. OAS Information Bulletin (IB)

– No. 22-1 approves the continued procurement of “cleared” Blue Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS) by the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).

DOI has the responsibility to manage and protect the America’s natural resources; land, water, wildlife, and energy. The missions to fulfil 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 Skydio X2E and Skydio Next Generation has been identified to meet the required needs of the DOI and its Bureaus.

The Skydio X2E is equipped with six (6) 4K navigation cameras which allow for 360-degree obstacle avoidance, a dual sensor payload, a 12MP color camera, a 320x256 thermal sensor, and available software for 2D mapping and GPS scan. The Skydio Next Generation comes with many of the same advanced features found on the Skydio X2E, as well as being equipped with a professional camera which allows for meticulous video and color quality.

Because of their advanced features, both UASs are uniquely suited to support the DOI mission by obtaining remote data in a the most safe, cost-efficient, and environmentally friendly manner. The Skydio X2E and Skydio Next Generation are not authorized by the manufacturer for resale through any vendors.

A description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

A notice will be publicized to the Government Point of Entry, SAM.gov for this action in accordance with FAR 5.202.

A determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable.

The Contracting Officer determines that the anticipated price(s) will be fair and reasonable based on comparison of the proposed price with prices found reasonable on previous purchases of similar UASs and comparison to current price lists.

A description of the market research conducted (see Part 10) and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

Discussions held with Skydio, the product manufacturer, revealed that the software configuration required by the DOI is not sold by any authorized resellers. While there are resellers authorized to sell the Skydio X2E, the software configuration of the Skydio X2E sold by these resellers is distinctly different from the software configuration of the Skydio X2E requested by the requiring activity. Per the discussions, it was also revealed that the Skydio Next Generation will be released by the manufacturer as a product for sale in Fall 2023 and will only be available for sale by Skydio. As such, Skydio, Inc. is the only possible provider of the r

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as:

None.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

Skydio, Inc.

3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402 USA

SAM UEI: LTBJCLHYL5S9

11. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

The Government will continue to evaluate to see if Skydio, Inc. authorizes resellers of the Skydio Next Generation. Additionally, the Government will continue to review other systems that are developed that may meet OAS’s requirements and use for the established OAS UAS fleet.

12. Contracting officer certification that the justification is accurate and complete to the best of the contracting officer’s knowledge and belief.

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Xanthe Otterstedt, Contracting Officer

13. Requirements personnel certification.

I certify that the technical data which forms a basis for this justification is complete and accurate and meets the Government’s minimum needs.

14. Reviews and Approvals

Concur

Approve