I.P-2 Sole source_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum to the File documenting the justification for using other than full and open competition for a simplified acquisition threshold procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The procurement is for a Skydio X10D Drone Starter Solution from Skydio, located at 3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402, with point of contact Thomas McGrath at (855)463-5902. The required delivery date is 7/31/2026. The solution includes two X10D drones equipped with specific camera configurations (one with Telephoto Camera, one with Wide Angle Camera), NightSense with IR attachment capabilities for low-light operations, four replacement batteries, and one spare propeller set. The justification cites four primary rationales for sole-source procurement: (1) Restrictive Rights—the X10D utilizes proprietary sensor arrays and advanced optics specifically engineered for safe navigation and high-resolution low-light data capture, with native 3D scanning capabilities that support future expansion without costly third-party integrations; (2) Exclusive Licensing Agreements—the drone is NDAA-compliant and listed on the DIU Blue UAS Cleared List, governed by a Memorandum of Agreement between the Navy and NIWC Pacific, ensuring compliance with existing DoD/DoN policies and leveraging NIWC's established procedures for training, operation, and maintenance; (3) Other Reasons—the Department of Defense has an existing Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) partnership with Skydio under Contract FA8649-19-9-9037 that has already validated and integrated the platform for defense applications; and (4) Brand Name—standardization with Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific is essential to ensure critical RF spectrum approvals, cybersecurity accreditations, and operator training alignment, avoiding redundant approval processes and enabling direct troubleshooting support through NIWC's existing expertise. The technical certification was signed on 6/3/2026 by a General Engineer at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and IMF. The Contracting Officer's approval section remains unsigned and undated.