15--Sole SourceJustification Posting (Freefly UAS BPA)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), has posted a redacted Sole Source Justification for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Freefly Systems Inc. This BPA is for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and related equipment, serving as a follow-on requirement to support the DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS) UAS Fleet. This Special Notice was published on April 18, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This justification outlines the need for a five-year BPA to acquire Freefly Alta X, Astro Max, and future Freefly UAS, including prototypes. The scope also covers associated payloads, batteries, chargers, Ground Control Stations, tablets, and controllers. These UAS are critical for complex operational needs such as wildland fire surveillance, aerial ignition, search and rescue, and disaster response. All UAS must comply with FAR 52.240-1, prohibiting the procurement of "covered" UAS.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Justification.
- Duration: Five-year ordering period with annual pricing schedule reviews.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (awarded to Freefly Systems Inc., a certified small business).
- Delivery: Items ordered via BPA call will be delivered within 90 days of issuance.
- Ceiling: BPA calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
- Authority: The justification cites FAR 13.501(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901.
Procurement Process
A notice of intent to award this sole source BPA was publicized on SAM.gov from January 7, 2026, to January 22, 2026. During this period, one response was received from Camrise LLC. The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated prices for the BPA would be fair and reasonable, based on existing catalog prices and the current BPA price list.
Additional Notes
The government intends to continue evaluating the market for other suitable UAS systems and authorized resellers. Should suitable options become available, the government reserves the right to establish additional BPAs with other vendors.