Sole SourceJustification Posting (Freefly UAS BPA)

The Department of the Interior's Interior Business Center has posted a redacted Sole Source Justification for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Freefly Systems Inc., the original equipment manufacturer of specialized unmanned aircraft systems. This Special Notice, issued on April 17, 2026, announces the establishment of a sole source procurement agreement under Request for Quote Number 140D0426Q0044, conducted using simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. The justification addresses the procurement of Freefly Alta X UAS, Astro Max UAS, and future Freefly UAS models along with associated payloads and accessories to support the Department of the Interior's Office of Aviation Services UAS Fleet operations. The notice reflects the government's determination that only Freefly Systems possesses the capability to provide the specialized, customized equipment required for DOI operations.

The BPA establishes a five-year ordering period with annual pricing schedule reviews, a 90-day delivery requirement from call issuance, and applies to all orders not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.303-5(b). Pricing is determined fair and reasonable through comparison with Freefly Systems' published catalog prices and the current BPA price list. The government's market research, conducted through searches of AbilityOne, Federal Prison Industries, GSA Multiple Award Schedules, SAM.gov, and CPARS, confirmed that Freefly Systems is the sole source capable of providing customized products, as authorized distributors are restricted from selling customized equipment. A notice of intent was publicized on SAM.gov on January 7, 2026, with a closing date of January 22, 2026. The government reserves the right to bilaterally modify the agreement to include additional future Freefly products and continues to monitor the market for potential alternative authorized resellers or competing systems that may address DOI requirements.