Drone Amplified-Gremsy Brand Name-signed.pdf

BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION

For purchases below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold

Procurement Request Number HFLWSI250120PR

1. Contracting activity/agency

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD).

2. Description of the supplies and/or services required to meet agency needs

Delivery of mounting components required for the Yellowscan Navigator Bathymetic LiDAR to mount on existing WFLHD Freefly Alta-X UAS platform. The total estimated amount of this anticipated contract is $2,749.00. These include the following items:

MANUFACTURER PART #/MODEL # DESCRIPTION

Drone Amplified A0-00096 Alta X Payload GNSS Mast Antenna DRAMP-ALTA-LANDING Alta X landing gear and payload rails

Gremsy 20S245 HDMI Hyper Quick Release 20S058 Damping Plate Pro 20S043 Damping Plate Rubber - Green

3. Rationale

The Gremsy and Drone Amplified components are critical for the integration of the Yellowscan Navigator Bathymetic LiDAR onto the Alta-X UAS drone platform. The components allow for low vibration, quick swappable payload, and clearance and balance for take-off and landing. There are no other manufacturers that supply these components and failure to procure them would render the entire Bathymetic LiDAR unit unusable.

4. Authority

FAR 13.106-1(b)(i) – The contracting officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

CERTIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL

Technical/Requirements Certification

I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and its supporting acquisition planning documents, except as noted herein, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Additionally, I certify that the above information and the technical evidence supporting this justification are complete and accurate.

Zekial Rios, Land Services Team Lead

Contracting Officer Certification

I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet the Government's needs. Since this effort does not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, this certification serves as approval.

Doug Taylor, Contracting Officer