Redacted Justification & Approval (J&A)   5

Background
The justification and approval (J&A) pertains to the procurement of transmissions for the FMTV A1R/A1P2 and HIMARS platforms, which are critical components of the vehicle's drive train assembly.

The agency responsible for this procurement is the Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). The goal of this contract is to ensure that only Allison Transmissions Inc., the sole manufacturer with the necessary intellectual property rights and technical expertise, provides these transmissions to maintain operational reliability and mission capability.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of transmission assemblies specifically designed for the FMTV A1R/A1P2 and HIMARS platforms.

The transmission assembly is defined by TACOM drawing 12414438, which includes:
- Transmission (Part Number 12423733-001)
- Shipping Container (Part Number 12414256)

Allison Transmissions Inc. is the only source capable of manufacturing these assemblies due to their ownership of all relevant data rights and their proven history of successful operation in the field. The transmission is responsible for maintaining engine torque and RPM under varying loads, ensuring that vehicles do not operate at dangerous levels. The lack of technical data prevents competitive re-procurement, making Allison Transmissions Inc. the controlled source for supply.