[ProfessorAlekM]

There is also a monopoly in FRC, where everything promotes VEX and AndyMark. It would be better to start including products from a larger variety of companies, since they can't even keep their own products in stock despite the fact that they know what parts people are probably going to need for competition before the kickoff.

Vex and AndyMark produce parts and then get library support for their specific part. Since they are certified FRC suppliers, they then sell parts for more than their worth because people trust them more.