Brand Name Justification_SAP__MAVIC 2_S___Redacted.pdf

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Hard travel case must be a Pelican style plastic case with foam insert for the items listed above.

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

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requires the ability to procure and use commercial off-the-shelf unmanned aircraft systems to conduct

Any COTS UAS not listed on the, ay not be procured or utilized without an explicit exemption and may not be operated at locations not specified.

Furthermore, no DJI system may be procured or used without a in place.

The DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual Drone with Fly More Accessory Kit is

Operators are .

can be utilized with new Mavic 2 Dual Enterprise Drones. The Mavic 2 Dual Enterprise Drone is

Additionally, the Mavic 2 Dual Enterprise Drone is capable of generating both daytime and nighttime camera capabilities. There are no other drone units that can do this. Furthermore, this platform has been tested and approved . TTPs, software, and optical system development would be negatively impacted if this system was abandoned.

Brand Name item is required to be approved and listed on the

Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition

Currently the are actively involved in research for other viable SUAS platforms. Mission requirements are a major concern when selecting an SUAS platform. Other platforms such as the do not have the all-around versatility to perform the wide array of tasks (i.e. weather limitations, camera resolution, flight time / range) that the require. Cost effectiveness of purchase, use, and maintenance are the other major factors considered when selecting a SUAS for purchase / use. Currently, the has not found another viable device that meets those requirements for the cost effectiveness of the DJI Mavic Pro.

Multiple SDVOSB concerns are able to provide all the requested brand name items. A Request for Quotation will be issued through the GPE - Contract Opportunities tool along with the basis for justification for the brand name specific items. The Air Force reasonably expects to obtain adequate price competition from at least two or more responsible vendors. The Contracting Officer anticipates determining the price fair and reasonable based on competitive quotes received.

The required items shall be procured using a lowest price, technically acceptable approach.

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

These requirements have been communicated to the and continue to be updated within our . Until there is a viable alternative that provides the same capabilities, the will due to the training requirements and limitations surrounding approved equipment. At this time, the equipment is Mavic series based and there are no actions planned to overcome barriers that preclude future brand name requirements. Future acquisitions for COTS UAS shall remain limited to DoD and USAF Policy.

Despite this, through available means, the will continue to monitor market information and technical publications to determine whether any other source(s) can meet their needs.

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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 Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer Signature of Contracting Officer