SAM #PR15818790

Solicitation for Skydio X10D Drone (Brand Name Only) for U.S. Embassy Praia Construction Monitoring

This opportunity from the U.S. Department of State is for the purchase and delivery of a Skydio X10D Drone to the U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde, for construction monitoring of the New Embassy Compound (NEC) project. - Brand name only procurement: Skydio X10D Drone - No substitutions or alternatives accepted - Justified for compatibility, performance, and regulatory compliance - Required features: - AI-powered autonomy - Thermal and visible cameras - Multi-band transmission - Repeatable flight paths and high-resolution documentation - Enterprise-grade reliability - Delivery required within 120 days of contract award - Estimated contract value: $32,000 - Place of performance and delivery: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde - Contracting office: U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC - Vendor must be registered in SAM and demonstrate relevant experience - No Chinese-manufactured drones permitted; compliance with U.S. regulations emphasized - Supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) document for sole source/brand name restriction

Description

Dears,

The U.S. Department of State intends to award a contract for drone acquisition on a brand name basis. The required item is identified as Skydio X10D Drone. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 11.105, as only the specified brand name items will satisfy the agency’s requirements for durability, functionality, and compatibility with existing equipment.

A Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting this brand name procurement has been prepared in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.305. The J&A details the rationale for restricting this acquisition to the specified brand name and is posted with this notice for public review.

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