Sole Source J&A - Drones
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 Air Force (DEPT OF DEFENSE), specifically FA4417 1 SOCONS at Hurlburt Field, FL, has published a Sole Source Justification for the urgent procurement of Chimera Group-1 Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) and associated training and spare parts. This action is being pursued on a sole-source basis with Oak Grove Technologies, LLC.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for the Chimera Group-1 sUAS, which is mission-critical for training forces in kinetic strike capabilities. The procurement includes the sUAS platform, proprietary AFSOC-approved training, and spare parts/accessories. The unit has an urgent and compelling need, with an accelerated schedule.
Rationale for Sole Source
- Existing Expertise: The 1st Special Operations Wing (1 SOW) has an initial cadre of operators already trained and certified on the Chimera system through an AFSOC-approved Oak Grove Technologies course. Procuring any other system would render this expertise obsolete and cause unacceptable delays due to retraining.
- Sole Provider: Market research confirmed that Oak Grove Technologies is the sole manufacturer and only authorized provider of the Chimera sUAS and its proprietary training course. They hold exclusive rights to production, sale, and training.
- Urgent Operational Need: The system is required to meet an urgent operational timeline.
- Contract Vehicle Limitations: While Oak Grove Technologies has an established IDIQ contract (ACC-APG-RS3, W15P7T-19-D-0087), it is scoped for services only and cannot be used for the procurement of supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification (Sole Source)
- Product/Service Code: 1550 (Drones)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source Justification)
- Published: February 10, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Single Source Justification for a Simplified Acquisition. The agency plans to conduct market research to identify and evaluate other vendors and systems for future procurements to foster competition.