Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

This is a Single Source Justification document for a simplified acquisition by the 90th Contracting Squadron at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming, for the DroneShield Drone-Gun Initial Response Kit (IRK). The contracting activity is procuring one DroneShield DroneGun Mk4A with RfPatrol Mk2 Wideband (Part #DS-119), one Magnetic Antenna Kit Wideband (Part #DS-146), and two days of certified instructor training for 1-4 personnel at the DroneShield site. The 90th Missile Security Operations Squadron requires this highly capable, portable counter-small unmanned aircraft system to execute the mandated defense of geographically separated nuclear assets at F.E. Warren Air Force Base against emerging sUAS threats in accordance with DAFMAN 31-102.

The justification for single source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) asserts that DroneShield is the only manufacturer meeting all critical integrated requirements, including a proprietary AI-powered detection engine, native Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) integration via Cursor on Target (CoT) format without translation software, simultaneous RF detection and defeat capability with multi-frequency jamming options, verified 10-kilometer detection range with sub-1-kilometer defeat range, and man-portable form factor under 10 pounds compatible with PRC-152/153 tactical radio batteries. Market research confirmed no commercial off-the-shelf alternative systems provide this unique combination of capabilities. The document indicates that ongoing market research and exploration of open standards for future purchases will be conducted to enable competition for subsequent counter-drone acquisitions.