JOFOC UAS_Redacted.pdf

JOFOC No.:

Version July 2026

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION (JOFOC) 1

JOFOC NUMBER2: LSJ-26-0024

PROCUREMENT REQUEST (PR) NUMBER: DJA-26-ASOD-PR-0569

CO: Courtney Middleton

COR/GTR3:

DATE: 8/11/26

This document serves as both the justification and approval for acquisitions conducted under the authorities for proposed procurements using other than full and open competition pursuant to the authority under 41 U.S. Code § 3304 – Use of Non-Competitive Procedures and Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulations Overhaul (RFO) 6 – Competition Requirements.

1. Identification of the agency and contracting activity.

Requiring Agency:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Operations Division (SOD) 99 New York Avenue NE, 7th Floor East Washington, DC 20226 Technical POC: Joe Dynes Email:

Contracting/Ordering Activity:

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division 99 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20226 Contracting Officer Name: Courtney Middleton Email: CS/CO’s email: Courtney.Middleton@atf.gov

2. The nature and/or description of the action being approved.

1 This is also known as a Justification & Approval. It is the document required by the FAR that justifies and obtains approval for a sole-source contract.

2 This is entered at or after small business review, including the header.

3 COR – Contracting Officer’s Representative – services /GTR – Government Technical Representative – supplies/goods.

ATF requires a commercially available Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) to support law enforcement operations including undercover operations, tactical response, critical incident management, disaster response, infrastructure inspection, and public safety missions.

Specifically, ATF has a requirement for 27 Skydio X10 UAS’s, 50 Skydio R10 small sUAS’s, 30 Skydio X10 batteries, 50 Skydio R10 batteries, and 15 Skydio X10 NightSense IR attachments.

These required systems are made by Skydio and the company information is below:

Skydio, Inc.

3000 Clearview Way, Building E San Mateo, CA 94402

UEI: LTBJCLHYL5S9

Skydio sells these systems through several small business distributors, which are listed below.

There is no current federal contract for these systems, and they are not on GSA Schedule.

Therefore, the requirement will be posted for competition authorized Small Business distributors.

Market research shows the below small businesses are authorized sellers.

Authorized Sellers:

ADS

621 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 160 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

UEI: GJMSFBCNMSK3

Aquila International 807 B Bay Street Woodbridge, VA 22191

UEI: K4LKHE9DHXR5

Lyme Technology Solutions 240 Mechanic Street, Suite 301 Lebanon, NH 03766

UEI: F1UZPBD1VBH9

OWT Global 3710 Corporex Park Drive, Suite 320 Tampa, FL 33619

UEI: MKATF2X8D3X8

Seneca Strategic Partners 14200 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 125-N Chantilly, VA 20151

UEI: V9BHF33RNSG1

3. A description of the supplies and/or services required, including the delivery schedule response, infrastructure inspection, and public safety missions. Procuring the Skydio X10 and Skydio R10 UAS will ensure compatibility with the agency's existing equipment, software, operational procedures, maintenance program, and training program.

Current federal procurement rules only allow for us to procure American made UAS/sUAS systems.

However, the majority of the UAS systems on the market are made with Chinese technology and parts. Skydio is one of the only UAS manufacturers that is American made meets our operational needs, and while also ensuring standardization in our UAS program.

Market research identified multiple commercial sUAS manufacturers; however, no alternative platform was found that provides full compatibility with the Government's existing Skydio fleet while simultaneously meeting the Government's operational, technical, cybersecurity, and standardization requirements. Procuring an alternate platform would require duplicative equipment, additional operator training, and expanded logistics support, resulting in unnecessary costs and reduced operational efficiency.

For all of these reasons, UAS SME’s have determined that only the Skydio X10 satisfies the Government's needs for this acquisition.

6. A description of efforts made to ensure offers/quotes were solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by RFO 5.1 and, if not, which exception under RFO 5.201(b) applies.

This requirement will be solicited open market on SAM.gov for all authorized small businesses to compete for. This will help ensure a quality price for the government, while also helping us meet small business procurement requirements.

7. The anticipated dollar value of the proposed acquisition, including options if applicable, and a determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the government will be fair and reasonable.

In accordance with FAR 13.106-3(a) (iii) and (iv), price reasonableness is based on market research and previous purchases of these systems. The overall cost for this purchase will likely be around $820,000. Shipping should be included in the price. Skydio is the sole manufacturer of these systems and there are several authorized distributors that should provide the proper competition.

8. A description of the market research conducted and the results or the reason market research was not conducted.

These are the only UAS/sUAS systems that can be procured by ATF as the components must be American. Market Research conducted by SOD UAS SME’s showed that these particular UAS Systems are allowable, while also meeting ATF operational needs. ATF currently owns and utilizes several of these same UAS systems, which are used extensively during enforcement operations and criminal investigations. This purchase will further standardize our operational capability.

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition.

This procurement is targeted for authorized small business distributors.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

SOD recommends the below vendors be made aware of this requirement:

ADS

621 Lynnhaven Parkway, Suite 160 Virginia Beach, VA 23452

UEI: GJMSFBCNMSK3

Aquila International 807 B Bay Street Woodbridge, VA 22191

UEI: K4LKHE9DHXR5

Lyme Technology Solutions 240 Mechanic Street, Suite 301 Lebanon, NH 03766

UEI: F1UZPBD1VBH9

OWT Global 3710 Corporex Park Drive, Suite 320 Tampa, FL 33619

UEI: MKATF2X8D3X8

Seneca Strategic Partners 14200 Park Meadow Drive, Suite 125-N Chantilly, VA 20151

UEI: V9BHF33RNSG1

11. A statement of any actions the agency will take to remove or overcome any future barriers to competition.

It is ATF’s intent to promote competition when acquiring goods and/or services on behalf of the bureau. ATF utilizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to govern the procurement process.

Competition is sought. However, in the case of logical follow-on work, ATF makes a determination to limit competition in those cases where it is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

Future orders will be given full consideration of fair opportunity as required by FAR 16.505. The results of the fair opportunity process will be adhered to in accordance with FAR with any known exceptions noted in the contract file.

12. Certifications.

Co-Prepared by:

As the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Government’s Technical Representative (GTR), I certify the above information is accurate to the best of my knowledge and contains complete data/information necessary to support the recommendation and the basis for this justification.

Joseph Dynes, COR/GTR Date Special Agent / UAS Project Officer

As the Contracts Specialist, I reviewed the information presented above by the program office, this information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I recommend to the Contracting Officer it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

Ali Karzai, Contracts Specialist Date Office of Management – Acquisitions Management Division

As the Contracting Officer and based on the information presented by the program office, the information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and it is in the best interest of the US Government to pursue other than full and open competition for this requirement.

Courtney Middleton, Contracting Officer Date Office of Management - Acquisitions Management Division

Reviewed by:

Charles Strickland, Branch Chief4 Date

4 For all actions over $750K, Branch Chief review is required.

8/25/26

CHARLES STRICKLAND Digitally signed by CHARLES STRICKLAND Date: 2026.08.25 15:26:44 -04'00'

COURTNEY MIDDLETON Digitally signed by COURTNEY MIDDLETON Date: 2026.08.25 13:19:58 -06'00'

ALI KARZAI (Affiliate) Digitally signed by ALI KARZAI (Affiliate) Date: 2026.08.25 14:43:17 -04'00'

JOSEPH DYNES Digitally signed by JOSEPH DYNES Date: 2026.08.25 13:40:11 -05'00'

Approved by:

Courtney Middleton, Contracting Officer5 Date Office of Management - Acquisitions

I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Recommend approval at all levels exceeding $750K.

James Huff6 Date Bureau Procurement Chief

As the ATF Competition Advocate, I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this LSJ does not exceed $75M, this review serves as approval.

Franco Frandé7 Date Bureau’s Competition Advocate Assistant Director (AD)– Office of Management

5 CO is the final approval for all actions $750K and below.

6 For all actions over $750K, BPC review is required.

7 CA is the final approval for all actions above $750K but not exceeding the $75M threshold.

8.26.2026FRANCIS FRANDE Digitally signed by FRANCIS FRANDE Date: 2026.08.26 10:19:44 -04'00'

JAMES HUFF Digitally signed by JAMES HUFF Date: 2026.08.25 20:31:31 -04'00'

COURTNEY MIDDLETON Digitally signed by COURTNEY MIDDLETON Date: 2026.08.25 13:53:59 -06'00'

As the DOJ Senior Procurement Executive, I have reviewed this justification and find it to be accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Since this LSJ exceeds $75M, this review serves as approval.

DOJ Senior Procurement Executive8 Date

8 DOJ SPE is the final approval for all actions above over the $75M threshold.