JA Above SAT Pt12-306 RQS ROVs - Bilatterally Sgnd_Redacted.pdf

This is a Department of the Air Force Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (CUI document) supporting a sole source contract award dated July 15, 2026.

The Air Combat Command, through contracting activity 355 CONS/PKP, is justifying a sole source award to VideoRay LLC for procurement of the VideoRay Mission Specialist Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system. The acquisition includes associated equipment, software, accessories, manufacturer-certified operator training, and support to expand and sustain the Government's existing underwater search, rescue, recovery, diver support, and underwater inspection capability. The justification cites RFO 12.201-1 Simplified Procedures, 41 U.S.C. 1901, as the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition.

The Government conducted market research evaluating commercially available ROV systems including those produced by VideoRay, Oceanbotics, and Deep Trekker, but determined no other system met all required operational specifications while maintaining compatibility with existing operational capability. The justification emphasizes that VideoRay is the only authorized source for Department of Defense sales within the United States and that this acquisition aligns with the Government's 2024 procurement of the same platform for the 306th Rescue Squadron. Sole sourcing maintains standardization, reduces long-term support costs, ensures operator training compatibility, and preserves interoperability with other DoD organizations currently operating the Defender platform. The contracting officer certifies the anticipated contract cost/price is fair and reasonable per FAR Subpart 15.4. Future market research is committed to identify additional responsible sources for subsequent acquisitions.