Notice of Intent to Sole Source -ADS Inc. Skydio Drones and Training
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The U.S. Department of the Air Force, 48 CONS at RAF Lakenheath, intends to solicit a contract from ADS Inc. as a single source to acquire three Skydio X10D starter solution multi-band drones, Skydio nightsense IR attachments, and associated in-person instructor training. This action is being pursued under the authority of RFO Part 6.103-1 and FAR Class Deviation 25-11, as the government has determined that only one source is reasonably available due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the specific capabilities of the contractor. This notice, identified by solicitation number FA558726SSSydioDrones, is for informational purposes and is not a formal Request for Quote. Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements may submit a response detailing their relevant experience by the deadline of September 17, 2026. The government maintains the discretion to evaluate all responses and determine whether to proceed with the sole source procurement or open the competition to other capable vendors.
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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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