SSJ PART 13_Yellowscan Voyager 30 Repairs_Redacted.pdf

ERDC Control No. 25-3468

SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

(Under FAR Part 13)

1. Agency/Contracting Activity: Engineer Research and Development Center Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (EDRC GSL), ERDC Contracting Office

(ECO)

2. Description of Action: Yellowscan Voyager-30 LiDAR Sensor Repair

Nature: New Requirement Follow-On Requirement Mod to Existing Purchase Order/Contract Number

Pricing: Firm-Fixed Price Time and Materials

Funds: OMA Other Funds: Civil Works Funding (96X4902)

3. Description of Supplies/Services:

ERDC requires repair of its Yellowscan Voyager-30 LiDAR sensor which sustained damage during an unmanned aerial system (UAS) deployment in June of 2025. This various sizes and damage features on an airfield surface from a UAS platform in day-night operations. The three-dimensional point clouds resulting from the LiDAR scans are necessary for the ERDC to employ its proprietary algorithms for performing these detections. It is imperative that this sensor be repaired to enable ERDC to continue its research in a timely fashion and to deliver final results on its effectiveness and begin transition discussions with the Army.

-30 sensor was shipped to the manufacturer, Yellowscan, in June 2025 for diagnostics to identify the extent of both external and internal damage sustained during the crash. Yellowscan indicated that internal electrical components were damaged and needed to be replaced in addition to physical repairs made to the Voyager-30 external housing. Yellowscan is the sole manufacturer of the Voyager-30 UAV laser units and as such are the sole company to provide the necessary repairs and calibrations once repairs are complete to ensure an accurate functioning sensor upon return to ERDC.

The total estimated dollar value of the proposed action is

4. Authority:

FAR 13.106-1(b)(1): For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. (i) 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 (e.g., urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).

5. Reason for Authority Cited: Yellowscan is the sole authorized repair provider for the Voyager-30 system, including all its components and custom-manufactured housing. As the original designer and manufacturer of the Voyager-30 system, the company retains exclusive rights and technical expertise for servicing, repairing, and replacing any parts of this equipment. No third-party companies are certified or approved by Yellowscan to carry out repairs or maintenance on the Voyager-30 system, based on certification from Yellowscan.

6. Actions to Increase Competition: ERDC continues to monitor other means to increase competition and utilize competition whenever possible.

7. Market Research: Market research was conducted to identify vendors that would be able to satisfy the Yellowscan Voyager-30 LiDAR repair service contract. Market research was performed principally via internet searches for prospective vendors and contact with Yellowscan directly. There are a number of vendors authorized by Yellowscan to sell their Voyager-30 LiDAR sensor, but none are authorized to perform repairs should any damage come to the unit as stated by the Yellowscan company. Market Research was conducted by in August 2025.

8. Procurement History:

Previous Purchase Orders(s) or Contract(s): Yes No

Was action competed? Yes No If action was not competed, state the cited authority, summarize rationale:

9. Additional information to support the justification: N/A

10. Technical/Requirements Certification: I certify that the supporting data that is the responsibility of technical or requirements personnel and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name:

Title: Project Manager, GSL Signature:

11. Fair and Reasonable Price Determination: As Contracting Officer, I hereby determine that the anticipated price for the resultant contract will represent a fair and reasonable price to the Government in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). The basis for this determination will be price analysis techniques.

Name: Christine Shuck Title: Contracting Officer Signature:

12. : I hereby certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. Based on the foregoing, I approve this sole source justification subject to availability of funds, and provided that the services and supplies herein described have otherwise been authorized for acquisition

Name: Christine Shuck Title: Contracting Officer Signature: