FLIR Limited Competition Justification Redacted.pdf

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CUI//SP-SSEL

JUSTIFICATION REVIEW DOCUMENT

NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU

111 South George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22204-1373

1. OVERVIEW

a. Program/Equipment Name b. Estimated Price

Oshkosh Defense G1-to-G2 Turret-Mounted Thermal Camera Replacement Kit, FLIR M332 Gyro- Stabilized Thermal Camera System with JCU4 Joystick Control Unit

$35,024.13

c. Authority 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

d. Technical Representative Name Title Email Phone Date Christopher Horton Production Controller (Automo christopher.horton.12@us.af.mil (901) 291-7392 10AUG2026

e. Contracting Officer Name Title Email Phone Date Stacy Pollet Contracting Officer stacy.pollet@us.af.mil (901) 291-7108 August 10, 2026

Requirements Representative (If different from Technical Representative.)

Prepared by (If different from Contracting Officer.)

2. REVIEWS

I have reviewed this justification and find it adequate to support other than full and open competition.

Program Manager (If applicable.)

Program Executive Officer (When item is Program Executive Officer managed.)

Controlled by: National Guard Bureau

Controlled by: Local Office

CUI Category: SOURCE SELECTION Limited Dissemination Control: FEDCON POC: Stacy Pollet (901) 291-7108

(Populates from the 1.e. Contracting Officer.)

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Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition Instructions

Local Control Number NGB Control Number (if applicable)

W50S99-26-Q-1006

1a. CONTRACTING ACTIVITY b. Requiring Activity c. POC 164th MSC 164th Airlift Wing (TN Air National Guard) Vehicle

M i t Chris Horton

2a. NATURE OF ACTION Brand name request.

b. Contract Action New Contract

c. Contract Type Firm Fixed Price

d. Fund Type O&M, Air

3a. ESTIMATED PRICE $35,024.13

4a. Name of Requirement Oshkosh Defense G1-to-G2 Turret-Mounted Thermal Camera Replacement Kit, FLIR M332 Gyro-Stabilized Thermal Camera System with JCU4 Joystick Control Unit

b. Description of Requirement Part Number (PN): 5SK904, Official OEM Description: THRML CAM RPLCMT, TUR MTD, G1-G2, Quantity: One (1) Kit Part Number (PN): 732033, Quantity: One (1) System (Includes camera core, joystick control pad, PoE injectors, and cabling)

c. Demonstrate, in Detail, Why This Specific Item or Service, is the Only One That Meets Your Requirements Proprietary Vehicle Integration & Engineering: The Oshkosh replacement kit (PN: 5SK904) is a proprietary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) design developed specifically by Oshkosh Defense. This kit is engineered to mechanically and electronically interface directly with the vehicle's turret-mounted hardware on the G1-to-G2 platform upgrade. No third-party alternative exists that can physically bolt to, receive power from, or communicate with the proprietary Oshkosh turret system. Attempting to use a non-OEM integration kit would require extensive custom structural engineering, void vehicle safety and airfield-readiness certifications, and risk critical system failure during emergency operations.

Active Gyro-Stabilization & Navigation Safety: The second apparatus requires the FLIR M332 Thermal Camera (PN: 732033) because of its integrated 2-axis mechanical gyro-stabilization and custom integration with the JCU4 joystick control unit. Emergency vehicles traveling at high speeds over rough, unpaved airfield terrain require high-performance stabilization to eliminate motion blur. The FLIR M332 / JCU4 platform is the only validated, commercially available sensor kit that meets the exact form factor, environmental durability ratings, and interface specifications of the existing vehicle display layout.

Life-cycle and Mission Impact: Procuring these exact part-numbered systems allows the government to utilize existing in-house technician training, maintain standardized spare parts inventories, and complete the upgrade without costly vehicle down-time or custom integration delays. Failure to acquire these exact brand-name parts will leave first-line crash-rescue vehicles without functional thermal imaging, directly degrading the Wing’s airfield emergency response capability and life-safety margins.

5a. HAS THIS BEEN PREVIOUSLY PROCURED?

Yes, details are below. No.✔

6a. AUTHORITY CITED 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) Soliciting from a single source.

b. Reason for Authority Cited ⋯

Brand Name

7. POSTING REQUIREMENTS

Include MFR with solicitation (FAR 13.106-1(b)(3)).

8. CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

a. Efforts to Obtain Competition ⋯

Describe the efforts to solicit offers from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by FAR Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under FAR 5.202 applies.

FAR 5.202(a)(10)

b. Actions to Increase Competition ⋯

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c. Market Research ⋯

Describe the extent and the results of the market research (FAR Part 10 and DFARS 210.001) conducted to identify all qualified sources. Research must have been meaningful (demonstrated attempt to discover all relevant material) and the Contracting Officer may use market research conducted within 18 months before the award of any task or delivery order if the information is still current, accurate, and relevant.

Multiple vendors have shown interetst in providing brand name items.

d. Interested Sources ⋯

Include a listing of the sources that have written to express interest in the acquisition. If applicable, clearly state:

“To date, no other sources have written to express an interest.” Also, state that the notices required by FAR 5.201 shall be or have been published, and that any bids or proposals received shall be considered. If a notice is not posted, state which exception in FAR 5.202 applies.

OSHKOSH and SAFE Industries

e. Other Facts ⋯

9. REQUIRING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION

Technical and Requirements I certify that the supporting data under my cognizance, which are included in the justification, are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Name Date Title Christopher Horton 10AUG2026 Production Controller (Automotive)

Phone Email

(901) 291-7392 christopher.horton.12@us.af.mil

11. APPROVAL

Contracting Officer (KO)

1. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the government for this contract action will be Fair and Reasonable.

2. I certify that this Justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(This certification shall be made by the contracting Officer who will sign the contract resulting from this Justification and Approval.)

Name Date Phone Stacy M. Pollet August 10, 2026 (901) 291-7108

Email stacy.pollet@us.af.mil

12. REDACTION INSTRUCTIONS

After completion and signatures, print to PDF. Then redact items such as, but not limited to:

1. Dollar amounts.

2. Names.

3. Signatures.

4. Proprietary information.

FAR 5.401, FAR 24.1, and FAR 24.2

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Digitally signed by

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Date: 2026.08.10 13:53:37 -05'00'