SAM #FA558726SSSydioDrones

Air Force Sole Source Notice: Skydio X10D Drones and Training to ADS Inc.

This notice announces the Air Force's intent to sole source a procurement to ADS Inc. for Skydio X10D drones and related training. - Agency: U.S. Department of the Air Force, 48th Contracting Squadron (48 CONS), RAF Lakenheath, UK - Vendor: ADS Inc. (sole source) - OEM: Skydio - Products: - Three Skydio X10D starter solution multi-band drones - One Skydio Nightsense IR attachment - Services: - In-person instructor training for Skydio X10D drones - Rationale: Only ADS Inc. is considered reasonably available due to proprietary and unique capabilities - Commercial opportunity: Interested parties may respond if they can meet the requirements - No set-aside for small business or other categories - No other OEMs or vendors mentioned - Procurement includes both hardware and training - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, U.S. Air Forces in Europe, 48 CONS

Description

Notice of Intent to Solicit From a Single Source

This notice is being provided per the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 5 (FAR Class Deviation 25-17). The U.S. Department of the Air Force, 48 CONS, RAF Lakenheath UK intends to solicit from a single source under the authority of RFO Part 6.103-1 (FAR Class Deviation 25-11) to ADS Inc. to acquire 3 Skydio X10D starter solution multi-band drones, Skydio nightsense IR attachment, and Skydio X10D in person instructor training . The Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available based on the capabilities of the source and proprietary nature of the contractor. 

This notice is for information purposes only and is not a Request for Quote (RFQ). A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is within the discretion of the Government Contracting Officer. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements may respond to this notice. The response should contain a brief description of any experience with this information. The Government reserves the right to evaluate all responses received and may determine an interested vendor not capable of performing the work required.

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