Brand Name Only: Skydio x10D sUAS Units, Instructor, and In-Person Trainer
ID: FA487725QA084Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4877 355 CONS PKDAVIS MONTHAN AFB, AZ, 85707-3522, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7c90bdaeb5674e80b56e439615ab7754/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Skydio x10D sUAS Units, along with an instructor and in-person training services, under solicitation RFQ #FA487725QA084. The contract aims to acquire two units of the Skydio x10D All Environment Starter, two MOLLE pouches for the Skydio x10, and one instructor and training session, all of which are critical for enhancing operational capabilities at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. This procurement is set aside for small businesses, with a total small business set-aside designation, and emphasizes the importance of compliance with various federal acquisition regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 16, 2025, and direct any inquiries to the primary contact, Jonathan Turk, at jonathan.turk@us.af.mil or 520-228-5405.

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    The document FA487725QA084 outlines various clauses relevant to federal government Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and grants, particularly for contractors working with the Department of Defense (DoD). It includes mandatory clauses concerning whistleblower rights, cybersecurity measures, compliance with safeguarding defense information, restrictions on telecommunications components from certain regions, and provisions regarding compensation of former DoD officials. Additionally, it details requirements for the unique identification of items being delivered, payment instructions through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, and offers necessary representations and certifications related to small business statuses and compliance with federal laws. Each clause is categorized by section and is formatted to ensure that contractors comply with legal and administrative requirements set forth for government contracts. The document serves to inform and enforce standards essential for transparency, accountability, and proper business conduct in government dealings.
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