JA - Sole Source - SUAS_Redacted.pdf

This is a Sole Source (Including Brand Name) Justification document for the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron (27 SOCONS) at Cannon Air Force Base. The document justifies a sole-source acquisition of Neros Archer Quadcopter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) and supporting accessories from Neros, Inc. The acquisition is driven by specific requirements including a 12km+ range, a max gross take-off weight greater than 5 lbs, and First Person View (FPV) capabilities.

The justification is supported by recent legislation like the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the American Security Drone Act of 2023, which impose restrictions on unmanned aerial systems from certain foreign countries. Neros is the only vendor on the cleared BlueUAS list meeting the specified technical requirements. The contract will be a single award, firm fixed-price procurement, with the contracting activity determining the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable based on previous acquisitions. The 27 SOCONS will continue market research to identify potential future aviation equipment distributors.