Praia - Skydio X10D Drone Acquisition

The Department of State has issued a Special Notice for the acquisition of one Skydio X10D Drone on a brand name basis for its overseas post in Praia, Cape Verde. This procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures and is unrestricted, allowing all qualified vendors to submit quotations. The acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 11.105 authority, with a Justification and Approval document filed to support the brand name restriction. The estimated contract value is $32,000.00 for the entire period of performance, including options. The Department of State intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter without discussions, unless discussions become necessary with quoters in the competitive range.

The drone will be used by the Office of Overseas Buildings Operations for construction monitoring, quality assurance, financial review, and oversight of the New Embassy Compound project. Quotations are due by April 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Praia time, with delivery required no later than 120 days after contract award to the Embassy at Rua Abilio Macedo 6, Praia, Cape Verde. Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission and must submit proposals electronically to praiaprocurement@state.gov in English, including the completed SF-1449 form, pricing information, representations and certifications, proof of SAM registration, past performance references from the past three years, and documentation of financial resources and capability. All pricing must be submitted in U.S. dollars and include labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation costs to the delivery location. Award decisions will be based on quoter acceptability and responsibility determination factors including financial resources, performance capability, integrity, and legal eligibility under FAR 9.1.