26Q0250_NONCOMP_Redacted.pdf

ARP 53.12-1

JUN 2026

MEMORANDUM TO THE FILE FOR AMS PID: N00164-26-SIMACQ-CR-LXN-0363

Subject: DECISION TO RESTRICT COMPETITION FOR COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION

UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD (SAT)

IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE -

Vendor Name: EOTECH LLC and Authorized Resellers Vendor City/State: Plymouth, Michigan CAGE Code: 8PKQ7

Total Dollar

RFO FAR 12.102(a) authorizes the use of restricting competition for acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services not exceeding the SAT when the Contracting Officer determines that only one source is reasonably available due to circumstances such as urgency, exclusive licensing, brand-name requirements, or industrial mobilization.

In accordance with RFO FAR 12.102(a), this memorandum documents the absence of competition for this commercial acquisition. Only one source will be solicited for this requirement (or a portion thereof), and the total value is not expected to exceed the SAT.

I. DESCRIPTION OF ITEM OR SERVICE:

Weapon mounted holographic sights manufactured by EOTECH LLC for direct replacement of damaged and/or existing systems reaching end of lifecycle and in support of

EOTECH HWS EXPS3 HD, P/N EXPS3HD-0, QTY. 450

RDD: 12/31/2026

Funding Expiration: 09/30/2026

II. THE DETERMINATION FOR USE OF RESTRICTING COMPETITION IS BASED ON THE

FOLLOWING: <Select applicable sole-source rationale category

☐ ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE (select all that apply):

☐ RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS. The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights or secret processes in the item or service required.

☐ EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS. The item or service is only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or there is only one authorized distributor or technical representative for the

OEM.

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☐ OTHER REASONS. Other reasons not identified above. Provide details on mission impact if requirement is not solicited from only one source.

☒ BRAND NAME: Item required must be a brand name product, or feature of a product, particular to one manufacturer.

This procurement is for Qty. 450 HWS EXPS3 HD, P/N EXPS3HD-0, Weapon Mounted Holographic Sights which are the newest production sights with cutting edge and enhanced features designed in conjunction with

The components being procured are specifically designed to work cohesively with EXPS3 HD systems and they are necessary in the replacement of currently fielded systems that have become obsolete. Systems to be procured are a direct replacement with enhanced features of currently fielded systems produced by the same manufacturer. Systems have been tested at multiple test events and conform to current needs not requiring additional retro fitment to weapon systems.

The original equipment manufacturer (OEM), EOTECH LLC, has proprietary rights to data, design, and manufacturing of the equipment and is not willing to provide the Government with a technical data package to obtain specifications or re-engineer the system. The purchase of components from another source would require extensive qualification, design, and testing to ensure compatibility. This type of qualification and testing would cost the Government more than and would cause a delay of . These detriments would not be recouped in competitive action.

☐ UNUSUAL AND COMPELLING URGENCY:

The supplies or services are of such unusual and compelling urgency that the Government would be seriously injured unless the agency is permitted to limit the number of sources from which it solicits, bids, or proposals. Urgent requirements are supplies or services that will result in a work stoppage or are mission critical, and the routine processing time would result in injury to the Government. The determination that the procurement for the above product/service requires unusual and compelling urgency is based on the following:

i. Date on which the requirement was first identified:

ii. Required delivery date/period of performance:

iii. Explanation of why delivery/commencement of services by the date mentioned above is required:

iv. If appropriate, include any additional pertinent information.