Skydio R10
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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) intends to award a firm-fixed price sole source contract to Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. for the procurement of Skydio R10 drones. This acquisition is being pursued under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to specific cybersecurity requirements and Department of Justice (DOJ) mandates that necessitate the brand-name Skydio X2E. This is a Special Notice to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the Skydio R10 (specifically the Skydio X2E model) and associated services. The DEA's Aviation Division requires this specific brand-name item to comply with stringent cybersecurity requirements and DOJ mandates.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Sole Source (Brand-Name Acquisition)
- NAICS Code: 336411 (Drones)
- DAC Number: D-26-SG-0044
- Delivery Date: March 31, 2026
- Recurring Requirement: No
- Place of Performance: Fort Worth, TX, United States
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This is a brand-name acquisition being pursued on a sole source basis; therefore, there is no set-aside designation. Market research identified Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. as a GSA authorized reseller for Skydio.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is NOT a request for proposal. The Government intends to award a sole source contract. However, information received in response to this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses is solely within the Government's discretion.
Key Dates
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
- Response Due Date: March 10, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Ms. Angel Barkley
- Email: angel.d.barkley@dea.gov