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This document provides a sole source justification for the procurement of Skydio X2D small unmanned aircraft systems. The justification cites several unique capabilities of the Skydio X2D that are required to meet the needs of the procuring agency, including 360 degree collision avoidance, autonomous flight capabilities, easy operation and setup, included vendor training, low light avoidance awareness for night flying, durable design, man-portability, and compatibility with systems already in use by the agency. The related federal contract opportunity is solicitation number FA480923Q0114 for 352 SWTS sUAS systems from the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command to procure Skydio X2D systems.
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Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items
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The Skydio X2D Platform is designed and assembled in the USA and is Trade Agreement Act (TAA) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) compliant. Therefore, it is designated as a US Air force Non-COTS list/Blue- UAS (dated Aug 2022) that is authorized to conduct Force Protection operations. The platform aligns with AFSOC line Units SUAS Inventory of having Skydio 2XD which allows members to maintain training continuity and alleviate the costs and resources to train on different platforms once arriving at operational squadrons. It has the established approved frequency ranges from the Network Enterprise Center-Fort Liberty Spectrum Management Office, for authorized use at sUAS training locations.
Product wise, the Skydio X2D is designed with a ruggedized airframe, visible/IR strobe lights, and has a 12MP color camera, and FLIR 320x256 thermal sensor. System security includes a AES-256 wireless encryption. The media is secured with an encrypted SD card with physical security key.
Skydio 2XD also has the following unique specifications:
1. 360 degree collision avoidance and Intelligent flight autonomy. Other units do not have this capability and it is vital as it will prevent mishaps or accidents.
2. More user friendly flight and control system. Other systems are more complex and difficult to setup and fly.
3. Included training. The training falls under the approved "Air Force Vendor Training Approval “AFSOC approves Skydio to provide vendor training on the Skydio X2D SUAS to Air Force commands using the reviewed and approved curriculum.
4. Low illumination avoidance awareness for GPS-based night flying.
5. Rigid and durable. This is not the case with more fragile drones on the Non-COTS/Blue-UAS list.
6. Man-packable. The one of the few on the Non-COTS/Blue-UAS list that is Man-packable, which means it is able to fold down into a configuration to easily fit in a small backpack/cargo pocket. This is essential in the Unit's mission.
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