Operator Training for LEAP Small Unmanned Aircraft System

The purpose of this synopsis is to notify industry that a sole source contract action is intended to be awarded to Unmanned Systems and Solutions, LLC. (USAS) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This sole source contract award shall be made on or after September 18th, 2020. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, United States Border Patrol; requires operator training for the Long Endurance Aerial Platform (LEAP) small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) manufactured by USAS. This sUAS technology was recently procured under the Department of Homeland Security Commercial Solutions Opening Pilot Program (National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA 880) for Fiscal Year 2017, Title VIII, §880 (Public Law 114-328)). USAS is the original equipment manufacturer to the recently procured LEAP systems, which USAS shall provide operator training for. Via this notice, it has been determined, and is in the Government’s sole discretion not to compete this contract action. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation, however all responsible sources that believe they can meet all of the requirements may submit a capabilities statement, which shall be considered. Interested parties shall be required to provide a capabilities statement which would demonstrate how they can potentially meet the requirements described above. For additional information or responses, please contact Joshua Bedregal, Contracting Officer, at [email protected].