PANMCC-26-P-0000 042945 LSJ - Spot the Dog Spot Care Service Plan_Redacted.pdf

This is a Memorandum for Record documenting a sole source justification for limiting competition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Knox is procuring a Spot CARE Comprehensive Warranty Package for the SPOT robotic platform from Boston Dynamics (200 Smith Street, Waltham, MA 02451). The procurement is structured as a purchase order with firm fixed pricing, funded through FY 2026 Operations & Maintenance for the Army. The contract period runs 12 months from the date of award, with the previous contract (W9124D24P0206) awarded on September 27, 2024, valued at $24,280.00 and expiring September 26, 2025. The warranty package provides all-inclusive system protection including coverage for accidental damage during routine operations, automatic software updates, and comprehensive parts replacement. The package includes a physical replacement parts kit containing extra treads and front/rear leg panels, with guaranteed 10-business-day turnaround for depot-level repairs or complete unit replacement to maintain mission capability.

The justification for sole source procurement cites Boston Dynamics as the exclusive manufacturer, developer, and proprietor of the SPOT hardware and proprietary operating software, with no other vendor possessing the required technical data rights, specialized diagnostic tooling, or authorized OEM parts. Market research confirmed no viable alternatives through the Army's CHESS Digital Marketplace, and a Statement of Non-Availability (SONA) was officially obtained. The memorandum emphasizes that denial of this procurement would ground a critical Army outreach asset currently non-operational and unable to support missions, resulting in waste of previously invested funds and degradation of U.S. Army Recruiting Division's high-priority public engagement capabilities.