JA 25-4012 Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for a contract awarded to Neros, Inc. by USSOCOM (U.S. Special Operations Command) for procuring First Person View (FPV) Quad Copter drones weighing less than 20 lbs, specifically the Archer First Person View drones, in support of Naval Special Warfare Command. The procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures with a sole source justification, as Neros is listed on the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Blue List and is the only vendor meeting the agency's stringent requirements for Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The justification highlights that Neros' Archer UAS aligns with established authorities including Public Law 118-31, the National Defense Authorization Act, and other defense-related regulations. The government conducted extensive market research and will continue to review the market for potential alternatives. The contract is a firm-fixed-price award, with technical and requirements certifications requiring approval at various leadership levels depending on the contract value. The document was signed by Sterlen Barnes on 11 AUG 2025 and certified by Contracting Officer Emily Lonigro on 12 AUG 2025, with a unique JA No. 25-4012 identifier.