Praia - Skydio X10D Drone Acquisition

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Single Source Justification (SSJ) for a procurement not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. It outlines the need for drone services for construction monitoring of the New Embassy Compound (NEC) project in Praia.

This document indicates a sole source procurement is being considered for drone services. The requirement is for a non-Chinese manufactured drone with high performance capabilities for photographic and video documentation, project monitoring, and quality assurance. The estimated value for the entire period of performance, including options, is $32,000.00. The justification cites the "Brand-name" statutory authority and specifies that only certain "Blue UAS Select" drones are approved for government purchase, with a specific UAS having been adopted by the Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) due to existing maintenance, training, and support agreements. This suggests that potential bidders would need to offer a drone that meets these specific government-approved criteria and potentially have existing relationships or agreements with the designated lead bureau for UAS procurement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items. The U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cape Verde, is seeking offers for unspecified commercial items.

Specific requirements and deliverables are not detailed on this cover page. Bidders are referred to the "SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES" section (Block 20) and any attached addenda for detailed information.

• Solicitation Number: PR15818790

• Solicitation Issue Date: February 24, 2026

• Offer Due Date: April 26, 2026, 5 PM local time.

• Offers are to be submitted by the Offer Due Date. Specific submission instructions are not detailed on this cover page.

• Evaluation criteria are not specified on this cover page.

• This acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 are attached.

• Addenda are attached to this solicitation.

• Delivery is FOB Destination to the American Embassy Praia, Cape Verde.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the acquisition of a Skydio X10D Drone for the U.S. Embassy/Consulate in Praia, Cabo Verde. The government intends to award a contract or purchase order to the responsible company submitting the lowest acceptable offer. Discussions may be held if necessary.

• Acquisition of one (1) Skydio X10D Drone.

• Delivery to the U.S. Embassy in Praia, Cabo Verde.

• The price must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed price.

• Delivery: Within 120 days after the date of contract award.

• Delivery location: U.S. Embassy Praia, Cabo Verde (Rua Abilio Macedo 6, C.P. 201).

• Delivery hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Quotations are due by April 26th, 2026, 5 p.m. Praia time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically in English to praiaprocurement@state.gov.

• Incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

• Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter.

• The government reserves the right to reject unreasonably low or high proposals.

• Quoter acceptability will be determined by assessing compliance with RFQ terms.

• Quoter responsibility will be analyzed based on FAR 9.1 requirements (financial resources, ability to comply with performance period, integrity, organization, experience, skills, equipment, facilities, and eligibility).

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (https://www.sam.gov) prior to proposal submission. Failure to register may result in the offer being considered non-responsible.

• SF-1449 (cover sheet and continuation)

• Section I, Pricing

• Section 5, Representations and Certifications

• Additional information as required in Section 3

• Proof of SAM Registration

• The document also includes details on contract clauses, solicitation provisions, evaluation factors, and specific requirements related to telecommunications equipment and AI use.