MSHA Skydio X10 Drone

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Limited Source Justification for a "Brand Name" acquisition under FAR Part 8.4 - Federal Supply Schedule. It seeks approval for a firm-fixed-price order of a Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L, using FY26 funding.

This document indicates a specific brand-name requirement for mercury detection equipment for the U.S. Department of Labor, Mine Safety and Health Administration. The justification states that the Skydio X10 Starter Kit NA + VT300-L is not repairable and requires a new purchase. The manufacturer, Skydio, is offering a quantity discount. The document identifies ADS Inc, Adorama, and Skydio Inc. as the only suppliers capable of meeting this specific requirement. It also notes that this item is not available on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) and that no equal item is currently available on GSA. The agency will periodically research the open market for additional resellers. This information is relevant to potential bidders by highlighting a specific, brand-name-driven need and identifying the limited sources currently known to be capable of fulfilling it.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of Skydio X10 Drone systems and related accessories for the Department of Labor (DOL), specifically for the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). The purpose is to incorporate state-of-the-art image capturing technology into MSHA's pilot program for accident investigations and inspections, aiming to enhance speed, efficiency, accuracy, thoroughness, and safety.

• Skydio X10 Drone Starter Kit (10 units)

• Skydio RTK/PPK for X10 (10 units)

• Skydio NightSense with Visible Light Attachment for X10 (10 units)

• Skydio 3D Scan for X10 (10 units)

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• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order.

• Delivery: Within 30 days after receipt of order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is within 30 days of order.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Submission Deadline: April 24, 2026, 09:00 A.M. ET.

• Submission Method: Email to the Contracting Officer (Alicia Jackson) and Contract Specialist (Michael Whiddon).

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

  • Factor 1 - Technical: Quote must meet or exceed minimum specifications listed in the Product Specifications.
  • Factor 2 - Price: Will be evaluated for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness.

• Quote Validity: Must be held firm for 90 days from the quote receipt date.

• The solicitation is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE."

• Prospective Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).

• The document includes numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions, including those related to commercial products and services, cybersecurity, small business concerns, and organizational conflicts of interest.

• The destination for delivery is the Mine Safety and Health Administration, Approval and Certification Center in Triadelphia, WV.