Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memo

This is a Non-Competitive Procurement Justification Memorandum for Actions Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), dated February 11, 2026, prepared by Code 612 and submitted to Code 02.

The procurement covers brand-name purchase of two FANUC CRX-20iA/L collaborative robots in support of the FY26 NISE AI/ML project and the NDT Cobot project. Each system includes mount, compatible controller, software, mounting hardware, documentation, and standard warranty. The point of performance is one year from contract award, with delivery of materials required by September 15, 2026. The manufacturer is Fanuc America Corporation, located at 3900 West Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309-3253, with point of contact Sean Murphy Sr., District Manager for the Northeast Region (609-977-8272).

The justification for non-competitive procurement is based on brand-name requirements under multiple criteria. The primary basis is the FANUC platform's established proprietary rights, including patents and copyrights for robot technology. Critical technical integration with the NDT/AI hardware and NVIDIA AI systems necessitates the FANUC CRX series due to documented software compatibility, which is unavailable with competing brands and would introduce significant technical risk and development delays. Secondary justification emphasizes on-site standardization and workforce familiarity, as Code 612 and Code 60 already operate FANUC robots and possess trained staff proficient in the FANUC programming environment and hardware maintenance, streamlining IT approvals and eliminating costly retraining. The justification was approved by Contracting Officer Sydney Melvina McDonald-Johnson on April 20, 2026.