JA SPRAL126R0004 Redacted.pdf

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

FAR 6.302-1 (ONE OR LIMITED NUMBER OF RESPONSIBLE SOURCES)

SOLICITATION NO.: [SPRAL1-26-R-0004]

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (October 2025)

1. The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapons Support (Columbus), is the contracting activity.

2. The action being approved is the acquisition of supplies on other than a full and open competition basis.

[ X ] Original [ ] Addendum: __________________

[ ] FAR Part 15 [X] FAR Part 12 [ ] FAR Subpart 13.5

Contract Type:

[ X ] Firm-Fixed Price

[X] Fixed Quantity: [ ] Option: [X] No Option

3. The supplies required to meet the using activity’s needs are described as follows:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION NSN/P/N QUANTITY EST. VALUE AMSC

SUGV CHASSIS,QUAD V 1385-01-659-6533 10.00 D

The Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) Chassis, Quad Video Assembly carries day/night/thermal cameras, a laser range finder, an infra-red (IR) illuminator, a global positioning system (GPS), two-way speakers and microphone, and a hand-held controller. The chassis camera is used for driving and stairclimbing that provide high resolution imagery.

End item, weapon system, or class of item: Table of Authorized Material Control Number (TAMCN): E01107G – The end item is Man Portable Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Robot SUGV. SUGV is a portable, single-person-lift robot with dexterous manipulation for dismounted and mobile operations.

Estimated Base Value: $

Estimated Total Value (Base + Options):

Maximum Contract Value:

SOLICITATION NO.: [SPRAL1-26-R-0004]

For Add-Ons, Value of Option Years Remaining: N/A

4. The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1.

5. The Government requires spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on the supported end item or weapon system. The acquisition is restricted to the following source(s) of supply, which are the only source(s) known to have the capability of furnishing the required supplies and the only source(s) currently approved by the design control activity.

CAGE COMPANY NAME

7KJ69 Teledyne FLIR (Teledyne)

The use of the authority at 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) is based on:

[X] AMC 3. Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer.

The following AMSC descriptions are available in DFARS PGI 217.7506 Part 2-201.2.

[ X ] AMSC D. The data needed to acquire this part competitively is not physically available, it cannot be obtained economically, nor is it possible to draft adequate specifications or any other adequate, economical description of the material for a competitive solicitation. AMCS 3, 4, or 5 are valid.

On September 10, 2025, the USMC Logistics Command (LOGCOM) Equipment Specialist of record certified the accuracy of the approved source(s) and applicable AMC/AMSC codes. A copy of the certification is attached.

6. The following efforts are being taken to ensure that offers are solicited from as many sources as practicable:

[X] The acquisition will be synopsized on or about February 17, 2026, for a period of 15 days.

[ ] A synopsis exception cited in FAR 5.202 applies (Explain): __________________.

[ ] Dealers of the approved source(s) will be solicited.

[X] The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 15 days.

[X] Other (Explain): A Source Sought Notice (SSN) posted to SAM.gov from December 08, 2025, to December 18, 2025, with no responses received. The solicitation will be published for 15 days.

7. I hereby determine that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. There is no procurement history available for this NSN in Haystack and EProcurement. The value of this procurement is less than the Certified Cost and Pricing Data threshold of $2,500,000.00; therefore, cost and pricing data is exempt per FAR 15.403-4. To deem the price fair and reasonable a price analysis will be conducted using similar items, salient characteristics, and/or request an informal cost breakdown to assist in establishing the Government’s targets and later deeming prices fair and reasonable for this procurement.

8. Market Research/Efforts to Obtain Competition:

Sources Sought Notice:

[X] A Sources Sought Notice was posted to Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov December 08 2025 through December 18 2025 (10 days) and yielded the following results: No responses received.

Market Survey:

[X] A market survey was conducted December 08 2025 through December 18 2025 (10 days)

Names and CAGE Codes of vendors contacted: One (1) Teledyne (7KJ69) Names and CAGE Codes of vendors responding: NONE

Summary of information received relevant to sourcing (i.e., dealer/manufacturer; intended manufacturing source): OEM Teledyne (7KJ69) The vendor did not respond to the market survey, for this requirement, but they did respond to the previous procurement for this material under solicitation SPRAL125R0005 on 12/5/25. The vendor stated they are a large business manufacturer. Teledyne stated they do not carry this item in stock, item is quantity sensitive, and the item does not contain hazardous material. The contractor indicated the following components/raw material are the primary drivers of price: 30% chassis structure, 25% printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), and 15% motors. The contractor indicated the item is commercial per FAR 2.101. The contractor indicated the item has been determined commercial by a military department, a defense agency, or another component of DoD. The contractor indicated the item is sold or offered to non-governmental customers. The contractor indicated they do not publish a commercial catalog or price list for the same or similar item. The contractor indicated they are not willing and not able to provide such proof, if the government determines it is needed to verify price reasonableness The contractor answered “no” to all the clauses/provisions inconsistent with commercial practices. The contractor indicated FOB destination is acceptable and their price typically does not include FOB destination. The contractor indicated FOB Destination would impact the price compared to FOB Origin depending on the ship to location. The contractor indicated FOB origin is acceptable and pricing would not be impacted. The contractor indicated they could provide STD-COM with MIL-STD-129 markings. They do not have EDI capability. They are willing to provide data as required by FAR Part 15 Table 15.2

The OEM Teledyne completed the first time buy questionnaire for the previous requirement under

SPRAL125R0005, indicating they sell the item as part of a larger system to government defense customers both domestically and international; and police and law enforcement. The OEM indicated they provided the item previously under Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) government contract W912CH-24-D-0010, which included Teledyne’s part number 4217050-00001, as a commercial item.

Based on the above, the OEM Teledyne submitted supportable documentation to support the commerciality item determination under the previous requirement SPRAL125R0005, which applies to this current requirement SPRAL126R0004. The item, SUGV Chassis Quad V (NSN 1385-01-659-6533) is deemed commercial in accordance with FAR 2.101(3)(i), that is modifications of a type customarily available in the commercial marketplace; or in accordance with FAR 2.101(3)(ii), that is minor modifications of a type not customarily available in the commercial marketplace made to meet Federal Government requirements.

Techniques used to conduct survey: SSN and email communication with market survey attached.

Procurement History:

[X] A review of procurement history for potential manufacturing sources other than those listed above Section 5 above yielded the following results (If none, so state): No procurement history. First time buy.

General Internet Search:

[X] A general internet search for potential manufacturing sources other than those listed above Section 5 above yielded the following results (If none, so state): General Administration Services (GSA) search was conducted on the part number 4217050-00001, but no GSA contracts were found. See Attachment 2.

[ ] Other (Explain): __________________.

9. A listing of sources, if any, indicating an interest in the acquisition is (If none, so state):

CAGE COMPANY NAME

None None

10. The following actions are being taken to overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition is made:

[X] The solicitation contains DLAD Procurement Note, L04 Offers for Part Numbered Items, which describes the process for submitting an alternate offer on the current procurement and requesting evaluation of an alternate product’s technical acceptability for future procurements of the same item.(All AMSC codes EXCEPT AMSC B)

[ ] The solicitation contains DLAD Procurement Note, L22 Restriction of Alternate Offers for Source Controlled Items, which advises Offerors who are interested in qualifying their product for purposes of future acquisitions that they must contact the design control activity specified on the source control drawing. (AMSC B only)

DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) encourages vendors that may be interested in becoming an approved source, even if there is not an active solicitation, to contact the DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil for additional information on the steps required to submit a Source Approval Request Package for evaluation.

[X] Other (Explain): The Marine Corps does not intend to procure the technical data necessary to promote competition. A Sources Sought Notice (SSN) posted to SAM.gov for 10 calendar days without receiving any SAR responses from vendors.

In accordance with DFARS PGI 206.303-2, [ ] A copy of the previous justification from contract __________________ is attached.