Sole Source to Verge Inc for Verge Aero Drones and Equipment

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is procuring unmanned aircraft systems through a sole source acquisition with Verge Inc. The procurement includes ten Verge Aero X7 drones, ten lifetime Verge Flight Control Hub Software subscriptions with Verge Show Design Studio, ten Pro Support packages providing 24/7 phone support and professional services, one X7 Storage Suitcase, one on-site training on-boarding fee, and one Complete Ground Station with hardware, radios, and tripod. The sole source justification is based on the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division's existing familiarity with Verge Aero drones from prior use on the Metropolis Project, with selection of alternative brands requiring unnecessary retraining and causing project delays. The contract will be evaluated based on best value considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance using the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The deadline for submission is January 30, 2026, with deliveries required to occur Monday through Friday between 0830 and 1500 hours local time at NSWC-PCD and/or NEDU facilities.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is being awarded directly to Verge Inc (CAGE 9KTV4) as the sole source contractor. The estimated contract value exceeds $25,000 and will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract using simplified acquisition procedures. The acquisition has been synopsized on sam.gov in accordance with federal procurement requirements. The place of performance is Panama City Beach, Florida 32407, at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division facility located at 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, Florida. Contract administration will be overseen by Contract Specialist Jamell Kilgore (Jamell.kilgore@navy.mil), with invoices to be submitted through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) with concurrent email notification to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative.