Determination & Findings for Single Source Procurement

This is a Determination & Findings (D&F) document authorizing a single source procurement by USAF 502d Contracting Squadron, JBSA Randolph, TX 78150. The procurement covers DroneSentry-C2 Tactical Tablets, tactical software, batteries, and desktop chargers for the 502d Security Forces Group at all JBSA bases. The contracting action is justified under RFO 11.204(a)(2)(ii) (Brand Name), citing that the particular brand name and its essential features are required because similar products from other companies lack the necessary capabilities to meet the agency's minimum needs.

The justification is based on prior approved brand name purchases (FA301626P0072 and FA301626P0129) made in May and July for three Immediate Response Kits (IRKs) manufactured by DroneShield LLC. The equipment fulfills DAFMAN 31.102 directives requiring defense against sUAS (Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems) threats at installations. DroneSentry is the only RF source capable of integrating with the current Tactical Awareness Kit (TAK) using the required Cursor on Target (CoT) format, and the product has been tested and approved for purchase by AETC and AF/JAO Air and International Law Division. An urgent operational need exists because the final two IRK kits received in October were missing key components necessary for operation, requiring immediate fulfillment to enable 502 SFG to operationalize the equipment.