Skydio UAV Brand Name Justification_Redacted.pdf

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

MEMORANDUM FOR FILE

FROM:

CODE: 742

TO: Code 02

DATE: 4/15/2026

SUBJECT: Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo for Actions Under SAT

I. BACKGROUND

1. FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) states for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the Contracting Officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available.

2. FAR 8.405-6 allows for limiting sources for orders or BPAs under Federal Supply Schedules under certain circumstances or for items peculiar to one manufacturer

3. As required by FAR 13.106-3(b)(3)(i), FAR 8.405-6(a)(1), or FAR 8.405-6(b)(2), this memorandum explains the absence of competition for this acquisition, as only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or for a portion of the requirement) and the requirement is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

II. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE (Include manufacture/sole source name and address.)

Purchase of quantity one (1) Skydio X10D Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with a Skydio NightSense infrared (IR) Attachment. This UAV will be operated by Carderock Aerial Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to capture aerial Infrared signature data.

Manufacturer: Skydio, Inc.

Address: 3000 Clearview Way, San Mateo, CA 94402 Phone: 631-796-7275 POC: John McLaughlin | john.mclaughlin@skydio.com

III. BASIS FOR DETERMINATION FOR USE OF OTHER THAN FULL & OPEN COMPETITION

A. BRAND NAME. The item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

3. Federal Supply Schedule (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(b).

NSWCCD SAP Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo Effective April 2025

4. Other Reasons.

The Skydio X10D is the necessary branded UAV for this procurement. The Skydio X10D is one of the few

UAVs that are on the BlueSUAS list that allows for DoD operations.

The thermal sensor on the Skydio X10D is a unique sensor that records data in a specific file format that is compatible with Code 741 and Code 742 software to process imagery collected during field testing. Failure to procure the Skydio X10D will result in a failure to procure a system that is compatible with currently designed Carderock processing programs.

Additionally, the Skydio X10D is the UAV that Carderock has performed qualification flights with, therefore failure to procure Skydio Inc. UAVs would result in additional labor costs to train certified Aerial Vehicle Operators (AVOs) to perform mission critical operations.

B. SOLE SOURCE. (select all that apply)

1. Restrictive Rights. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required.

2. Exclusive Licensing Agreements. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the OEM.

3. Other Reasons.

4. Federal Supply Schedules (FSS): IAW FAR 8.405-6(a)(1)

a. An urgent and compelling need exists, and following the procedures would result in unacceptable delays;

b. Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized; or

c. In the interest of economy and efficiency, the new work is a logical follow-on to an original Federal Supply Schedule order provided that the original order was placed in accordance with the applicable Federal Supply Schedule ordering procedures. The original order or BPA must not have been previously issued under sole-source or limited-sources procedures.

IV. CERTIFICATIONS & APPROVALS

A. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the facts and representation under my cognizance, which are included in this justification, are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.