# Praia - Skydio X10D Drone Acquisition

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/pr15818790

- Solicitation number: PR15818790
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: No response deadline
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: U.S. Embassy Praia (19CV10)
- Place of performance: Praia, CV-PR, CPV
- First posted: March 25, 2026
- Last posted: March 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3667cefc7ae046919d8c43713c844c73/view

## Description

Dears, The U.S. Department of State intends to award a contract for drone acquisition on a brand name basis. The required item is identified as Skydio X10D Drone. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) and FAR 11.105, as only the specified brand name items will satisfy the agency’s requirements for durability, functionality, and compatibility with existing equipment. A Justification and Approval (J&A) supporting this brand name procurement has been prepared in accordance with FAR 6.303 and FAR 6.305. The J&A details the rationale for restricting this acquisition to the specified brand name and is posted with this notice for public review.

## Publications

- March 25, 2026: Special notice. Notice 3667cefc7ae046919d8c43713c844c73. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3667cefc7ae046919d8c43713c844c73/view

## Points of contact

- Albertina De Pina, lopesac2@state.gov, 12022503720
- Leslie Bowser, BowserLS@state.gov, 12022503720

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