Brand Name Justification sUAS_redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition) for the 87 CONS/PKA contracting activity, specifically for the 87 CES/sUAS project. The procurement involves acquiring multiple Skydio X10 drone system components, including 3 ea Skydio X10 Starter Solution Multi-band IR NA, 3 ea Skydio Nightsense with IR attachment, 6 ea Skydio Speaker/Mic, 6 ea Skydio Spotlight, and 1 ea Skydio X10 Dock Bundle.

The justification for a single source procurement is based on the Skydio X10D being a Blue Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that is "Cleared" and "Select" according to the Defense Innovation Unit. The document highlights that the 87 CES/sUAS has already trained on this specific platform, and changing drone platforms would require additional training and potentially cause mission delays. The procurement will be posted as a 100% total small business set-aside under NAICS 336411, with market research indicating sufficient vendor competition. The contracting officer determined on 08-Sep-2025 that only a single source is reasonably available for this requirement.