Attachment 2 Redacted Brand Name Justification.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) document for a federal contract action by the 502d Contracting Squadron for the DroneShield Immediate Response Kit.

The contracting activity seeks to procure the DroneShield Immediate Response Kit, which is equipment designed to detect and track small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) threats in accordance with DAFMAN 31-102 requirements. The equipment must provide passive RF detection, integrate with Cursor on Target (CoT) format, possess a detection range of up to 10 kilometers with a default range exceeding 1 kilometer, and be mobile with the capability to cover vast areas across Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). DroneShield is justified as the sole source provider because it uniquely integrates the required Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK), employs a proprietary AI-powered engine approved by SOCOM, CENTCOM, and AFGSС, and offers continuous drone frequency library updates for superior identification capabilities not found in competing products. The device has been successfully utilized for security at major international events, including the Commonwealth Games, Winter Olympics, World Economic Forum, and at the U.S. Secret Service for protection operations. The contracting officer determined on April 13, 2026, in accordance with RFO 12.102(a), that only a single source is reasonably available. Prior to future awards, additional market research will be conducted to identify alternative sources capable of meeting the stated requirements.