Skydio X10D Drone

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division is seeking to procure a Skydio X10D Drone system through a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items. The requirement consists of two line items: one Skydio X10D Starter Solution (Multi-Band, IR) NA + VT300-Z and one Skydio NightSense with IR Attachment for X10D, both needed to support ammunition and weapons system testing by capturing visual data during live fire events where personnel cannot safely operate. Offerors must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller with proof of authorization from the OEM, maintain active SAM registration, and provide new equipment with standard commercial warranties. The procurement will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, with award going to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to requirements and is most advantageous to the government. This is an all-or-none requirement where partial quotes will be deemed unresponsive, and quotes must be submitted electronically by September 2, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336411 for Aircraft Manufacturing. The Skydio X10D is currently being used by the Marine Corps and other Department of Navy customers, and has been approved as a Defense Innovation Unit Blue Unmanned Aerial System. The contract requires delivery of both drone components by December 19, 2025, with a timeline of approximately four months from award to delivery. Performance will take place at the Remote Engineering Site Fallbrook Detachment at Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane in Fallbrook, California. The brand name justification indicates this is a sole source procurement based on the specific operational requirements and the need to avoid delays that would result from procuring alternative drone systems.