Sole Source Justification - Cleo Robotics Dronut X1 (KO signed)_Redacted.pdf

6. Specific characteristics of the material or service that limit the availability to this/these source(s) (unique features, function of the item, etc.). Describe in detail why only this/these suggested source(s) can furnish the requirements to the exclusion of other sources. Provide a description of the market research conducted among schedule holders and the results OR a statement of the reason market research was not conducted.

SSA Jonathan Robbins conducted market research and went through the DoN’s procurement and use exemption board process (DoN authorization for NCIS to procure COTS UAS attached) to obtain approval for the Cleo Robotics Dronut X1 UAS. There were three similar commercial items researched to determine which met DoN and NCIS requirements. This testing resulted in a sole source requirement for the Dronut X1 being identified as meeting all of the current DoN and NCIS requirements for the use of COTS UAS.

7. Other information to support a Sole Source buy:

N/A

8. TECHNICAL OR REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION:

I Certify That the Facts and Representations Under My Cognizance Which Are Included in This Justification, Which Form A Basis for This Justification, Are Complete and Accurate.

9. TECHNICAL COGNIZANCE

Name: Title: Code: TSFO

9FEB2022Signature: Date:

10. CONTRACTING OFFICER

Name: Kristin Gomez

Signature: Date: 9 February 2022