WaterCraft JA_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Limited Sources Justification and Approval (J&A) from the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA) for procuring a new test support watercraft. The Marine Corps seeks to acquire one 38' Defiant NXT watercraft from Gravois Aluminum Boats, LLC for the Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch (AVTB), with a total estimated cost of $1,900,000 to be funded across fiscal years 2024-2028.

The procurement is justified by the current test support watercraft exceeding their useful life and the need for a vessel capable of maritime demonstrations, experimentations, testing, and evaluations in challenging environments like high surf conditions and elevated sea states. Market research confirmed Gravois is the only vendor with existing inventory meeting the government's specific requirements, with an eight-to-ten-month lead time that is 18 months faster than typical market research lead times. The watercraft specifications include a closed cabin, marine equipment integration capabilities, and twin Cummins 6.7L 550HP inboard diesel engines.