Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)

Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the use of other than full and open competition for the procurement of a specific component for the Man Transportable Robotic System Increment II (MTRS Inc. II). The requiring activity is the Integrated Logistics Support Center Detroit Arsenal, and the contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support (DLAWS) Warren.

• The procurement is for the NSN 5985-01-699-8588, part number 4536822, Mast Assembly, External Sensors.

• This component is an external sensors mast assembly (camera mast) for the MTRS Inc. II robotic vehicle.

• The contract will be for a base quantity of 10 each, with an option for 10 each, totaling 20 each.

• The total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated but is indicated as redacted.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: 240 DARO (Days After Receipt of Order) for both base and option quantities.

• The approved source for this item is Teledyne FLIR Unmanned Ground Systems, Inc. (CAGE 7KJ69).

• This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation. Therefore, proposal submission instructions and evaluation criteria are not applicable here.

• This procurement is being conducted under "Other Than Full and Open Competition" based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

• The justification is based on Teledyne FLIR being the sole manufacturer and owner of the technical data, and that re-procurement from another source would result in substantial duplication of cost and risk.

• Market research was conducted, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov (November 4, 2025), which received no responses.

• The Government does not possess the technical data to enable competitive re-procurement.

• The estimated cost for reverse engineering and developing a technical data package (TDP) to enable future competition is estimated at a minimum of $ [redacted] over 15 months.

• No prior Questions & Answers (J&As) are available for this justification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for commercial items. The specific items being procured are detailed in the "Schedule Of Supplies/Services" section, which is not fully provided in the OCR text but is referenced.

• The solicitation specifies "MAST ASSEMBLY, EXTER" with NSN 5985-01-699-8588 and Mfr Part Number 4536822. The approved manufacturer is Teledyne Flir Unmanned Group Systems, Inc.

• A quantity of 10 each is required for CLIN 0001AA, with a delivery schedule of 240 days after award.

• Another item, "MAST ASSEMBLY, EXTERNAL SENSO" (NSN 5985-01-699-8588, Mfr Part Number 4536822), is also listed with a quantity of 10 each and a delivery schedule of 240 days after award.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, referencing MIL-STD-2073-1 and a Special Packaging Instruction Number AK16998588.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at the Origin.

• The contract type is "Firm Fixed Price" for Supply Contracts and Priced Orders.

• The solicitation is for "Supply Contracts and Priced Orders."

• The "Offer Due Date/Local Time" is February 20, 2026, at 01:00 PM.

• Proposals or quotes must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed on the solicitation.

• Vendors must be registered on SAM.gov.

• The solicitation is "Unrestricted" but also has set-aside options for Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Hubzone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

• The "All or None" provision (AS7317) states that offerors must provide the total quantity of items; offers for less than the total quantity will not be considered for award.

• The acquisition is "Unrestricted" but also includes options for set-asides for Small Business, WOSB, Hubzone Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) information is provided, indicating that there is no TDP included with this solicitation.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, covering topics such as payment instructions, contract administration, representations and certifications, and special contract requirements.