Actively Tethered Unmanned Aircrafts in the FAA part 107 regulations exemption

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has issued a Special Notice for a potential sole source procurement of actively tethered unmanned aircrafts that fall under FAA part 107 regulations exemption. The notice specifically identifies Axon Enterprise Inc. of Scottsdale, Arizona as the intended sole source contractor for this procurement. The opportunity is classified under NAICS Code 336411 and will be conducted through FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The DEA intends to negotiate a firm fixed-price (FFP) purchase order for this requirement. This special notice provides an opportunity for other vendors to demonstrate their capability to meet the government's requirements.

Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a capability statement electronically to Monica.J.Gehrer@dea.gov by February 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. While the notice indicates a potential sole source procurement with Axon Enterprise Inc., it allows other vendors to submit capability statements that will be considered by the agency. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to open the requirement to competition based on submitted responses. This is not a competitive quotation request, and no Request for Quotation (RFQ) will be made available. Vendors who believe they can meet the government's requirements for actively tethered unmanned aircrafts are encouraged to submit their capability statements. The justification for the potential sole source procurement is attached to the notice in accordance with FAR regulations.