B.02 Justification RFO Part 12 (JA) (JUNE 2026) OLC_Redacted.pdf

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Control Number: G-26-004

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FEB 2026

a. Background: The 21st TSC and 10th AAMDC own a fleet of MAHA-brand BTMs that require OEM-certified maintenance to validate vehicle safety certifications. MAHA GmbH & Co. KG is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the sole provider of

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certified technicians, proprietary software updates, and OEM parts. They do not license third parties to perform maintenance or provide certified operator training.

1) Substantial Duplication of Cost: MAHA does not license its proprietary diagnostic software or calibration protocols to third-party vendors. To compete this requirement, the Government will be forced to replace the existing 33 machines (30 for 21TSC and 3 for 10AAMDC) with a different brand that allows for open-source maintenance. This would result in a duplication of cost exceeding $4.55 million for new hardware, plus additional costs for shipping and installation at remote sites in the Balkans and Eastern Europe. These costs are not expected to be recovered through competition.

2) Unique Qualifications: MAHA is the only source that can provide the mandatory software updates required. Only OEM-certified technicians possess the proprietary software and calibration equipment necessary to service and maintain the machine. Use of non-OEM parts or unauthorized technicians would invalidate the machine's certified calibration and potentially lead to invalid brake testing results.

b. Alternatives: In-house maintenance is not viable because military personnel lack the proprietary software and OEM certification required for StVZO §29 compliance. A competitive acquisition is not feasible because only the OEM has the technical data needed to verify machine calibration to the required standards.

c. Impact if not approved: Disapproval will jeopardize $4.55M capital investment.

Without OEM-certified maintenance, BTMs cannot be used to certify vehicle brakes, leading to the grounding of 21st TSC and 10th AAMDC fleet assets and non-compliance with Host Nation safety laws.

7. Efforts to Obtain Competition: IAW RFO 5.101(b)(2) and RFO 6.103-1, this is exempted from publishing a pre-solicitation notice under the authority of RFO 6.103-1 (only one responsible source).

a. Effective competition: Because the MBT 7250 Eurosystem involves proprietary software and OEM-restricted calibration protocols, no effective competition is anticipated for this acquisition. Market research indicates that MAHA GmbH & Co. KG is the only source with the legal and technical authority to provide the required services.

However, the publication of the notice allows any potential source to submit a capability statement for future consideration.

b. Subcontracting competition: In this single source situation, the Government will encourage the prime contractor to utilize competitive procedures to the maximum extent practicable when acquiring commercial supplies (such as standard hardware or office materials) required for the performance of the contract. However, the core technical services (maintenance and certified training) must be performed by OEM-certified personnel, which severely limits subcontracting opportunities for the primary tasks.

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8. Actions to Increase Competition: The Government will monitor the market for any vendors who may obtain OEM-authorized status from MAHA in the future. At present, no other sources are capable of providing the proprietary software and certified technical support required.

9. Market Research: Market research conducted in 2025 confirms MAHA is the sole manufacturer and does not authorize third-party vendors to provide the specialized services and software upgrades required for the MBT 7250 Eurosystem.

10. Interested Sources: To date, no other sources have written to express interest.

11. Other Facts:

a. Procurement history. N/A

b. Other facts. The 21st TSC and 10th AAMDC initially installed these machines in 2020. Annual OEM servicing is essential to preserve the $175K-per-machine investment and ensure the equipment reaches its full lifecycle.