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The purpose of this synopsis is to publish the upcoming acquisiton for an InstantEye Drone solicitation. The 82d Contracting Squadron anticipates issuing a competitive solicitation for a firm fixed-priced purchase order. The solicitation number is FA302023Q0123. The 82d Contracting Squadron seeks proposals from vendors who can offer this brand name acquisition of 1 each SKYDIO X2D STARTER KIT 1.8 GHZ-COLOR/THERMAL, Part Number SKYX2DBUN123NA and 1 each SKYDIO X2D STARTER KIT 1.8GHZ-COLOR, Part Number SKYX2DBUN127NA.

Skydio X2D Color is the ultimate UAS solution for aerial asset inspection and incident scene reconstruction. X2D is powered by Skydio Autonomy Enterprise, an AI-driven autonomous flight engine that enables unparalleled 360° obstacle avoidance, Autonomous tracking, GPS-denied navigation, and complete workflow automation. X2D is designed with a ruggedized, foldable airframe, GPS-based night flight, strobing lights in visible and IR wavelength, and a single sensor payload with a 12MP/4K60P

HDR color camera with a wide angle lens optimized for close capture. Built to exceed the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) requirements for the U.S. Army, Skydio X2D is designed and assembled in the USA, and is compliant with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The desired Skydio X2D models and starter kits include the following components:

Skydio XD2 Color/Thermal

One (1) Skydio X2D 1.8GHz vehicle, one (1) Skydio Enterprise Controller 1.8GHz, three (3) batteries, one (1) dual charger, one (1) spare propeller blades set, one (1) tactical soft case, one (1) admin hard case, one (1) Skydio Autonomy Enterprise perpetual license with three (3) year maintenance and support. Skydio X2D vehicle includes (a) Dual streaming Color/Thermal payload, (b) NDAA compliance, (c) Ground control via the Skydio Enterprise App and Blue sUAS QGC App, (d) two (2) 256GB SD Cards (pre-installed). Skydio Enterprise Controller includes (a) Skydio Enterprise App offline. Kit includes one (1) year Skydio limited warranty subject to Skydio’s warranty and support terms.

Skydio XD2 Color

one (1) Skydio X2D 1.8GHz vehicle, one (1) Skydio Enterprise Controller 1.8GHz, three (3) batteries, one (1) dual charger, one (1) spare propeller blades set, one (1) tactical soft case, one (1) admin hard case, one (1) Skydio Autonomy Enterprise perpetual license with three (3) year maintenance and support. Skydio X2D vehicle includes (a) Color only payload, (b) NDAA compliance, (c) Ground control via the Skydio Enterprise App and Blue sUAS QGC App, (d) two (2) 256GB SD Cards (preinstalled). Skydio Enterprise Controller includes (a) Skydio Enterprise App offline. Kit includes one (1) year Skydio limited warranty subject to Skydio’s warranty and support terms.

In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.5, this upcoming acquisition is 100% set-aside for small business.

The NAICS Code is 336411, aircraft manufacturing. The size standard is 1,500 employees. The PSC code is 1550, Unmanned Aircraft.

The solicitation along with additional documents (Brand name letter, Clauses & Provisions, etc.) will be released approximately 15 September 2023. The solicitation and subsequent amendments will be publicized through the Government Point of Entry (GPE) website at https://sam.gov.

Contractors are solely responsible for monitoring the internet to download the soliciation and any subsequent amendments.

Paper copies and/or electronic mail of the solicitation and any subsequent amendments will not be provided under any circumstances.

Prospective offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) for award of this purchase order. Registration can be accomplished electronically at www.sam.gov.

The point of contract regarding this synopsis is Ms. Tonishia Bedford-Smith at (940) 781-6835 or Tonishia.Bedford-Smith@us.af.mil. The Contracting Officer is Mr. Jason Haro at (940) 277-2477 or Jason.Haro.2@us.af.mil.

This acquisition is subject to the availability of funds.

This is a pre-solicitation only.

This is not a request for offers or proposals. Inquiries will not be accepted at this time.

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