SAM #N00173-27-Q-1301395885

NRL planned sole-source purchase of Freefly ASTRO MAX and associated drone equipment

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Department of the Navy, plans a sole-source purchase centered on Freefly Systems’ ASTRO MAX, with an attached RFQ summary listing a broader drone and payload equipment package. - Procurement approach: NRL indicates it intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Freefly Systems Inc.; this notice is not a competitive solicitation. - Equipment listed in the attachment: 1 Sentera 6X multispectral sensor with gimbal, 1 ASTRO MAX, 1 RTK GPS ground station, 1 Skyview payload mount, 2 spare propeller sets, 1 spare-parts kit, 2 camera lenses, 1 LR1 payload, 1 travel case, 2 fast chargers, and 8 batteries. - Important scope note: The initial notice identifies ASTRO MAX as the planned sole-source purchase, while the attached RFQ summary lists the additional equipment above. The notice does not clarify whether all listed items are within the sole-source purchase. - Requirements and response: No detailed specifications or delivery requirements are provided in the supplied summaries. Interested parties may submit capability information explaining how competition would benefit the Government. - Classification: NAICS 336411; PSC 1550. The notice says simplified acquisition procedures will be used.

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to Freefly Systems Inc. , Woodinville, WA to furnish: ASTRO MAX The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336411 with the size standard of 1500. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 1550. This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:  Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 2 calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided. The point of contact is: Marche Hampton, email: Marche.T.Hampton.civ@us.@navy.mil Please reference this Notice of Intent number, N00173-27-Q-1301395885 on your correspondence and in the “Subject” line of your email.

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