Attachment 4 - Brand Name Justification Skydio Drones.pdf

Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)

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Section A: General Contract Information

Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan? Yes No

Contracting Activity: 31 CONS

Project/Program Name: 31 SFS Drone Purchase

Purchase Request / Local ID Number:

Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $167,354.00

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required

Skydio X2D Starter Kit (Multi-Band Color/Thermal) (3-year term) Skydio Dock Battery for X2 Skydio X2 Spare Propeller Blades Set Skydio X2 Dual Charger, North America Skydio X2D Instructor In-person Training

Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name

All unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for DOD use must meet FY20 NDAA Section 848 requirements. FY 2020 NDAA Section 848 requirements are as follows: Are manufactured in a covered foreign country (means the People's Republic of China) or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; Contain critical components, as defined in this document, manufactured in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; Use a ground control system or operating software developed in a covered foreign country or by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country; or Use network connectivity or data storage located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country.

Per the DAF Chief Information Security Officer instruction attached this the only approved system for use in Aviano, AB. It's currently the only product that is compatible with Information System requirement to be connected to the AF network, complies with local Italian regulation, and has a 360 degree collision avoidance/autonomous flight modes which allow for increased mission capability and safety.

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

An RFQ will be posted on GPE (SAM). Extensive market research was also conducted to find other distributors for the product in question. Only 2 vendors capable of providing the product were found.

Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards

The contracting office will consider all DAF-approved sources for similar future requirements. We will also continue to post the opportunity to the market in an effort to encourage competition.

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Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination

I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

Date

31-Jul-2024

Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer

Andrew Westbrook, MSgt

Signature of Contracting Officer

April 2021 Page of Section A: General Contract Information Is this a Bridge Action as defined in the AF Bridge Action Reduction Plan?

Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards Section F: Contracting Officer's Determination I have determined, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), that the circumstances of this contract action deem only a single source is reasonably available.

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