C14 - Redacted BNJ.pdf

MEMORANDUM

Subj: BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION TO ACQUIRE FREEFLY SYSTEMS ALTA X (DIU BLUE PACKAGE)

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity, and specific identification of the document as a “Limited Source Justification.”

This is a brand specific justification. Contracting activity is the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved.

This action will award a firm fixed price purchase order, on a brand specific basis, to the lowest price authorized seller or reseller of Freefly Systems Alta X (DIU Blue Package) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). This UAS has been identified by the UAS team and is deemed critical to obtain, as it is a heavy lift vehicle that can be used to support various programs throughout Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDT&E) process.

3. A description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value).

The following items are being acquired:

Part Number Description Qty

950-00113-Blue Alta X (DIU Blue Package) 3

910-00750 Payload Vibration Damper (Alta x) 3

910-00621 Alta X Short Quick Release Mount 3

910-00395 Skyview Landing Gearfor Alta X 3

910-00688 Alta X 12S Flight Pack - 16AH 15C (Single Battery)

910-00427 EV Pack U4-Pro Enterprise Drone Charger 3

910-00703 CW Single Motor Propeller Set with Active Blade (M4 Fasteners)

910-00704 CCW Single Motor Propeller Set with Active Blade (M4 Fasteners)

910-00745 CW Single Motor Propeller Set for Alta X (orange tip)

910-00746 CCW Single Motor Propeller Set for Alta X (orange tip)

910-00620 Cargo Landing Gear 3

The Government’s minimum needs have been verified by the certifying technical and requirements personnel. This memo does not authorize acquisition for other requirements. This acquisition will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with a total dollar value above micro-purchase levels, but not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.00. All equipment will be delivered no later than 180 days after award of p u r c h a s e order.

4. Identification of the justification rationale and, if applicable, a demonstration of the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications to provide the required supply or service. 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, FAR 6.302-1.

The Alta X (DIU Blue Package) developed by Freefly Systems Incorporated, is the only brand of drone that can meet the Navy’s needs for the following reasons. The Alta X (DIU Blue Package) is required to provide RDT&E support NSWC PCD programs through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). DIU strengthens our national security by accelerating the adoption of leading commercial technology throughout the military and growing the national security innovation base. The required Alta X (DIU Blue Package) is the only DIU vetted drone that provides the Department of Defense (DoD) users compliant and secure UAS. Each DIU vetted system has undergone a cyber-vulnerability assessment in accordance with the DIU Risk Management Framework and a FY20 Section 848 NDAA compliance check.

5. A determination by the ordering activity contracting officer that the order represent the best value consistent with FAR 13.106-1(b).

The Contracting Officer has determined that the order represents the best value and results in the lowest overall cost alternative (considering price, reoccurring cost, administrative cost, engineering and redesign costs, etc.) to meet the Government’s needs.

6. A description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

This requirement will be synopsized on the Government Wide Point of Entry SAM.gov website per FAR 5.2. No additional market research was conducted for the reasons stated in paragraph 4.

7. Any other facts supporting the justification:

None.

8. A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers that led to the restricted consideration before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services is made.

As stated in paragraph 4 above, the Freefly Systems, Inc. brand equipment is the only brand that can meet the requirement.