Brand Name Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures

This is a Brand Name Determination document (Version 2.0, dated 19 August 2020) issued by the Department of Commerce, Fisheries Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Field Delegates, and the Office of Law Enforcement for the Northeast and Southeast Enforcement Divisions. The contracting activity seeks to procure two SKYDIO X10D Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) for Law Enforcement staff Benjamin Boots and Joel Brosius to provide aerial surveillance and reconnaissance to enhance operational effectiveness, evidence collection, and officer safety. The contract type is firm-fixed price, and the estimated contract value is redacted.

The determination authorizes single-source procurement from SKYDIO, Inc., located at 3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, California 94402, based on the finding that only one source is reasonably available. The supporting rationale establishes that the SKYDIO X10 with VT300-Z sensor package is essential to meet Federal cybersecurity guidelines and NOAA vessel operational requirements, particularly the FY2020 NDAA Section 848 requirements for a "Blue sUAS" platform. The system's 128x zoom capability, 48MP telephoto camera, autonomous AI-guided flight, proprietary NightSense technology for zero-light obstacle avoidance, and compliance with NDAA manufacturing and security requirements are critical for identifying vessel details from 800 feet distance during enforcement operations. The document notes that while market research identified at least two small businesses capable of selling the Skydio X10 and accessories, the Skydio X10 remains the only operationally proven platform meeting the specified Blue sUAS and NDAA compliance requirements. The technical/requirements representative certification and final determination confirm that only one source is reasonably available to meet the government's minimum needs.