Brand Name Justification - Fotokite Tethered Aerial Reconaissance Kite.pdf
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This document is a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of the FotoKite Tethered Aerial Reconnaissance Kite. It explains that FotoKite LLC holds the patent for this actively tethered aerial solution, granting them exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute this technology. The justification states that FotoKite has a network of 27 authorized distributors trained to sell their product, ensuring customers have access through reputable channels. The contracting officer has determined that FotoKite is the only reasonably available source for this requirement, in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation (FA4800-24-Q-A036) for the FotoKite Tethered Aerial Reconnaissance Kite, which will be awarded to the vendor offering the lowest price technically acceptable.
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Single Source Justification (Simplified Acquisition)
Page 1 of 1Updated: 9 Jun 16
Section A: General Contract Information
Contracting Activity: 633 CONS
Project/Program Name: FotoKite Sigma Tethered Aerial Reconnaisance Kite
Purchase Request/Identification Number: F2Q3654123AW01
Estimated Contract Cost (including Options): $
Section B: Description of the Supplies/Services Required
FotoKite Sigma Transport Case, red, wheeled 120v, FotoKite Live Application Rugged Command Tablet w/FotoKite Live Software (preinstalled) and Vehicle charging dock w/power adapter FotoKite Remove Video Streaming Subscription (5yrs) On-Site Operator Training (half day)
Section C: Justification for Soliciting from a Single Source or Brand Name
FotoKite LLC currently holds the patent for the actively tethered aerial solution tailored for public safety applications. This patent grants FotoKite exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, and distribute this technology, ensuring that competitors cannot replicate or offer identical products without infringing on FotoKite's intellectual property rights. Currently FotoKite have 27 distributors who are authorized to sell the brand FotoKite. This network of 27 authorized distributors who are trained and authorized to sell their product. This distribution network ensures that customers have access to FotoKite's solution through reputable channels, providing convenience and support for procurement processes.
Section D: Efforts to Obtain Competition
The Sources Sought (RFI) posted in SAM.gov with the Notice ID FA480024RFIA0001, titled "Tethered Aerial Reconnaissance Drone," provided an opportunity for industry players to indicate what solutions they could offer. It's noteworthy that three small business vendors expressed their capability to provide the brand FotoKite.
Section E: Steps to Preclude Future Single Source or Brand Name Awards
Conduct comprehensive market research to identify alternative solutions and suppliers that can meet the required specifications. This includes exploring both established and emerging technologies in the field.
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
03-Jun-2024
Typed Name and Rank/Grade of Contracting Officer
Corey L. Powell
Signature of Contracting Officer
POWELL.COREY.LINN.1047292
Digitally signed by
POWELL.COREY.LINN.1047292464
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